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Hindi, English, Urdu and Deccani are the most widely spoken languages in Hyderabad. Most people speak fluent English, but if you are facing problems with these languages you can use the following guide to help you out. You can use these in other parts of India too.
Examples of Hindi:
What is your name? | Aap ka Naam kya hai |
Where do you come from? | Aap kahan se aaye ho (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
How are you? | Aap kaise hai |
Happy Ramzan | Ramzan Mubarak Ho |
May I take your Photograph? | Kya mein aapki photo le sakta hoon (‘n’ is silent while talking |
No | Nahin (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
I am tired | Mai Thakgaya Hoon (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
I love Hyderabad | Mujhe Hyderabad Bahut Pasand |
Goodbye | Phir Milenge (‘ph’ is pronounced as ‘f’) |
My name is John? | Mera naam John hai |
I came from Australia | Mai Australia se aaya hoon (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
Thank you | Shukriya |
Happy Holi | Holi Mubarak Ho |
Yes | Haan (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
Good | Achcha |
 I am happy | Mai Khush Hoon (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
I understand a little Hindi | Mai Khush Hoon (‘n’ is silent while talking) |
The use of Hindi while travelling by public transport is very important. Some examples are:
Where can I catch the bus to (Charminar)? | (Charminar) ke liye bus kahan milegi |
Have we arrived in (Charminar)? | Kya hum (Charminar) pahunch gaye? |
Drive Slowly / Drive Fast | Dheere Chalao / Thez chalao |
Does this bus go to (Charminar)? | Kya ye bus (Charminar) jati hai? |
How much to (Charminar)? | (Charminar) ke liye kitna? |
Some common Hindi sentences used while eating and drinking:
I am hungry | Mujhe Bhook lag rahi hai |
Water | Paani |
No sugar | Shakkar nahi |
Food is good | Khana Achcha Hai |
I am thirsty | Mujhe Pyaas lag rahi hai |
No ice | Baraf nahi |
Not spicy | Teekha nahi |
And! Of course! The most important thing, Hindi sentences used while shopping, very important for you to negotiate the prices:
How much? | Kitna ? |
I don't want it | Mujhe Nahin Chahiye |
Have you got another one? | Aur ek hai kya ? |
Too expensive! | Bahut Mehenga hai |
I'll take this | Mein yeh loonga |