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Svaagat hai in English: Welcome! (स्वागत है)
Welcome!
Hindi (Devanagari)
स्वागत है
Hindi (English letters)
svaagat hai
स्वागत है (svaagat hai) can be expressed as “Welcome!” in English. For example: “Welcome to our home.”
“svaagat hai” kehna ho, to English mein “Welcome!” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Door greeting
Welcome to our home.
घर में आपका स्वागत है।
ghar mein aapka svaagat hai.
How to pronounce “Welcome!”
Say it in English
WEL-kuhm
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Welcome!: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome! | स्वागत है svaagat hai The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Welcome to our home. | घर में आपका स्वागत है। ghar mein aapka svaagat hai. Door greeting | Door greeting |
| Welcome to all the guests. | सभी अतिथियों का स्वागत है। sabhi atithiyon ka svaagat hai. Event stage | Event stage |
“Welcome!” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Welcome!” in English sentences
1. Door greeting
Welcome to our home.
घर में आपका स्वागत है।
ghar mein aapka svaagat hai.
2. Event stage
Welcome to all the guests.
सभी अतिथियों का स्वागत है।
sabhi atithiyon ka svaagat hai.
3. Airport pickup
Welcome to India!
भारत में आपका स्वागत है!
Bharat mein aapka svaagat hai!
Common mistakes with “Welcome!”
Instead of
Welcome to ours home.
Say this
Welcome to our home.
Use our before the noun here. Ours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Have tea — this are how we welcome at home.
Say this
Have tea — this is how we welcome at home.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Receiving friends at your flat
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Come in — welcome!
Show Hindi meaning
आइए, आपका स्वागत है!
aiye, aapka svaagat hai!
You
Thanks — glad to receive the welcome.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, स्वागत पाकर खुशी हुई।
dhanyavaad, svaagat paakar khushi hui.
Partner
Have tea — this is how we welcome at home.
Show Hindi meaning
चाय लें, घर का स्वागत ऐसे ही है।
chaai len, ghar ka svaagat aise hi hai.
You
Of course — let's sit.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर, बैठते हैं।
zaroor, baithte hain.
Your turn: use “Welcome!”
Say this in English: सभी अतिथियों का स्वागत है। (sabhi atithiyon ka svaagat hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Welcome to all the guests.
सभी अतिथियों का स्वागत है।
sabhi atithiyon ka svaagat hai.
Compare your word order with “Welcome to all the guests.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Welcome!” in English
Svaagat hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
स्वागत है (svaagat hai) can be expressed as “Welcome!” in English. For example: “Welcome to our home.”
What does “Welcome!” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Welcome!” means स्वागत है (svaagat hai). The sentence “Welcome to our home.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Welcome!” in a sentence?
Welcome to all the guests. Hindi meaning: सभी अतिथियों का स्वागत है। (sabhi atithiyon ka svaagat hai.). “Welcome!” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Welcome!”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
