I've been here exactly 18 days now and have been trying to maximize immersing myself in the Indian culture. One way is through learning their most prominent language: Hindi. Here are the ones I can now say I know and use:
Hindi
Namaskar/Namaste – Greeting
Danyawad – thank you
Baya – elder brother
Didi – elder sister
Chelo – go
Au – come
Bathiye – Sit down
Ha – Yes
Nahee – No
Pani – water
Khela – Banana
Khera – Cucumber
Aam – Mango
Aloo – Potato
Qila – Fort
Mandir - Temple
Purana – Old
Hooka – Shisha
Shisha – Mirror
Kyadam hai – How much?
Kam karo – lower price
Rupe – Rupees
Rupa – very beautiful girl
Kaha – Where?
Kaha jaa rahe hai – Where are you going
Aap ka name kya hai – What is your name
Mera nam __ hai – my name is __
Aaj – Today
Achaha – Good
Bahar tachaha – Very good
Tikeh – Okay
Hindi Numbers
1 - Eak
2 - Do
3 - Teen
4 - Char
5 - Panch
6 - Chay
7 - Saat
8 - Aath
9 - Nau
10 - Das
And some Dutch from my good friend (Daan) who always laughs at my pronunciation!
Dutch
Tot straks – a bientot/see you later
Dank yu vel – thank you
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