Language/Hindi/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself
As-salamu alaykum! Namaste! Hello and welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Hindi Course". My name is your Hindi teacher and I have been teaching Hindi for 20 years. In this lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves, ask for someone's name, and share our names in Hindi.
Hindi Greetings
Before we proceed, let's start by learning some basic Hindi greetings.
- नमस्ते (namaste) - Hello
- शुभ प्रभात (shubh prabhaat) - Good morning
- शुभ संध्या (shubh sandhya) - Good evening
- शुभ रात्रि (shubh raatri) - Good night
These Hindi greetings are commonly used in India and are a great way to start a conversation on the right note.
Introducing Yourself
Introducing yourself in Hindi is a great way to make a good first impression.
To introduce yourself in Hindi, follow these steps:
1. Start with नमस्ते (namaste). 2. Say your name: मेरा नाम ___ है। (mera naam ___ hai) which means "My name is ___". 3. End with आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई (aapse milkar khushi hui), which means "Nice to meet you".
Let's see an example:
नमस्ते। मेरा नाम कृष्णा है। आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई। (Namaste. Mera naam Krishna hai. Aapse milkar khushi hui.)
In this example, "Krishna" is the name of the person introducing themselves. You can replace it with your name.
Asking for Someone's Name
If you want to ask someone for their name in Hindi, you can use the following phrase:
आपका नाम क्या है? (aapka naam kya hai?) which means "What is your name?"
Let's see an example:
Person 1: नमस्ते। (Namaste.) Person 2: नमस्ते। आपका नाम क्या है? (Namaste. Aapka naam kya hai?) Person 1: मेरा नाम सुरेश है। (Mera naam Suresh hai.)
In this example, Person 2 is asking for Person 1's name, and Person 1 is responding with their name.
Sharing Your Name
In Hindi, you can share your name by saying "My name is ___" which is "मेरा नाम ___ है।" (mera naam ___ hai).
It's important to note that if you're addressing someone older or in a position of authority, you should use respectful titles like "ji" at the end of their name. For example, if you're introducing yourself to an older person or someone in a position of authority, you can say:
नमस्ते। मेरा नाम विद्या जी है। आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई। (Namaste. Mera naam Vidya ji hai. Aapse milkar khushi hui.)
In this example, "ji" is added as a sign of respect.
Vocabulary
Here are some Hindi words and phrases you can use when introducing yourself:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| नमस्ते | namaste | Hello |
| मेरा नाम ___ है। | mera naam ___ hai | My name is ___ |
| आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई | aapse milkar khushi hui | Nice to meet you |
| आपका नाम क्या है? | aapka naam kya hai? | What is your name? |
Tips for Practicing
Now that you have learned the basics of Hindi introductions, it's time to practice! Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Practice with a native Hindi speaker if possible.
- If you don't have access to a native Hindi speaker, practice with a Hindi learning partner online or with a tutor.
- Use Hindi greetings and introductions in your daily life.
- Watch Hindi movies or TV shows and practice introducing yourself while imitating the actors.
With regular practice, you'll soon become comfortable with Hindi introductions and be able to confidently introduce yourself in Hindi!