Simplicity is the key to impressing people. No matter what the world says, using complex and incomprehensible words when they’re not needed is way overrated. It leads to confusion and ruins the possibility of crystal-clear two-way communication. And there’s no reason we’d want to do that, right?
To help you avoid this pitfall, today we’re going to introduce you to the basic (but quite useful) Hindi business phrases. We also have a thirty-minute video about common business phrases in Hindi on the HindiPod101 YouTube Channel; you can find the video embedded below.
Table of Contents
- Breaking the Myth
- Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases?
- Nailing a Job Interview
- Interacting with Coworkers
- Sounding Smart in a Meeting
- Handling Business Phone Calls and Emails
- Going on a Business Trip
- Become a True Professional with HindiPod101.com
1. Breaking the Myth
Many people assume that formal Hindi business phrases are long and difficult to learn. But guess what? That’s not always the case. You’ll be amazed to see how one can get away with shorter and more basic business vocabulary and phrases in the corporate culture.
Our goal is to cover all of the major categories concerning Hindi phrases for business, and to show you how simple business talk can be. Get ready to learn as many as forty Hindi sentences that you can easily use in the office to leave a stunning impression on the natives.
2. Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases?
There are plenty of advantages to learning business phrases in the local language. Here’s just a quick list of perks you can expect:
- You’ll be able to break the ice with natives.
- You’ll be able to communicate your emotions more clearly.
- If there’s an issue, it will be easier for you to make a complaint in Hindi without creating much drama.
- Communicating in Hindi will also establish you as a successful team-leader and create a friendly atmosphere.
By now, you should have a better idea of how learning essential business Hindi phrases can boost your career in India and make you popular, as well.
From here on out, the game is going to get serious. We’ll cover some different corporate situations and teach you the most common Hindi phrases used in each one.
3. Nailing a Job Interview
Maybe you want to apply for a managerial position, a teaching job, or a flight attendant position. Whatever your chosen occupation is, there’s a set of procedures and phrases followed by the HR department.
The first step is to create a stunning resume in Hindi. Check out our vocabulary list of words and phrases used in a CV.
If you’ve been called in for an interview, here are a few things you should keep in mind:
- The interview usually begins with formal Indian greetings.
- After that, the candidate starts with a self-introduction in Hindi.
- The interviewer may ask the candidate about their professional experience and expect them to talk about their strengths and accomplishments.
- If something’s not clear, the candidate may politely ask the interviewer to repeat their questions.
- At the end, the candidate will thank the interviewers for the opportunity and their time.
- Once a candidate has cleared the interview, then comes the time to fill out the official Hindi forms and make the job position yours!
Now, enough chitter-chatter about the etiquette for job interviews in India. Let’s get straight to the point and start practicing the most important Hindi phrases for your interview.
1- नमस्ते, मेरा नाम ____ हैI (NamaSTe, meraa Naam ____ hai.)
“Hello, my name is ____.”
2- मुझे हिंदी बोलनी आती हैI (mujhe hiNDii boLaNii aaTii hai.)
“I can speak and understand Hindi.”
3- मैंने पिछली कंपनी में सात साल काम किया हैI (mainNe pichaLii kampaNii men SaaT SaaL kaam kiyaa hai.)
“I worked for seven years in the previous company.”
4- जी, मुझे नाईट शिफ़्ट करने में कोई दिक़्क़त नहीं हैI (jii, mujhe Naait sift karaNe men koii DikkaT Nahiin hai.)
“I have no issues with working the night shifts.”
5- [To Male Interviewer]
माफ़ कीजिये, क्या आप अपना सवाल दोहरा सकते हैं? (maaf kiijiye, kyaa aap apaNaa SavaaL Doharaa SakaTe hain?)
“Pardon me. Could you please, repeat your question?”
[To Female Interviewer]
माफ़ कीजिये, क्या आप अपना सवाल दोहरा सकती हैं? (maaf kiijiye, kyaa aap apaNaa SavaaL Doharaa SakaTii hain?)
“Pardon me. Could you please, repeat your question?”
4. Interacting with Coworkers
Once you’ve become one of their own, you and your coworkers would likely want to know each other better. Why don’t you start your interactions by impressing them with these flattering lines to win their hearts!
From greeting your colleagues and introducing yourself in Hindi, to asking for their help and saying sorry, the following Hindi business phrases will give you everything you need for smooth conversations.
6- मीटिंग कितने बजे है? (miiting kiTaNe baje hai?)
“What time is the meeting?”
7- वो फ़ाइल कहाँ है? (vo faaiL kahaan hai?)
“Where is that file?”
8- इतनी देर कैसे हो गई? (iTaNii Der kaiSe ho gayii?)
“How come you’re so late?”
9- बोनस के लिए बधाई हो! (boNaS ke Liye baDHaaii ho!)
“Congratulations on the bonus!”
10- [To Male Colleague]
क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं? (kyaa aap merii maDaD kar SakaTe hain?)
“Could you please help me with this?”
[To Female Colleague]
क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकती हैं? (kyaa aap merii maDaD kar SakaTii hain?)
“Could you please help me with this?”
11- क्या हम विज़िटिंग कार्ड शेयर कर सकते हैं? (kyaa ham viziting kaard seyar kar SakaTe hain?)
“Could we exchange our visiting cards?”
12- जी, मैं मार्केटिंग विभाग से हूँI (jii, main maarketing vibhaag Se huun.)
“Well, I am from the marketing department.”
13- [As a Male]
मैं ग़लती के लिए माफ़ी चाहता हूँI (main gaLaTii ke Liye maafii caahaTaa huun.)
“I apologize for my mistake.”
[As a Female]
मैं ग़लती के लिए माफ़ी चाहती हूँI (main gaLaTii ke Liye maafii caahaTii huun.)
“I apologize for my mistake.”
14- मदद के लिए शुक्रिया। (maDaD ke Liye sukriyaa.)
“Thank you for your help.”
5. Sounding Smart in a Meeting
Office meetings are tricky. They are more about the team than the individual. That’s why you need to be careful while expressing your opinions and making suggestions; you don’t want to sound too pushy. The following list of phrases for doing business in Hindi will help you express your agreement and disagreement, suggest ideas, and take initiative in the conversation in a polite way.
The key is to master your listening skills and empathize with your teammates. Up your game with our business Hindi phrases PDF cheat sheet.
15- [To Male]
आज से ये हमारे नए मैनेजर होंगे। (aaj Se ye hamaare Naye maiNejar honge.)
“From now on, he will be our new manager.”
[To Female]
आज से ये हमारी नई मैनेजर होंगीं। (aaj Se ye hamaarii Nayii maiNejar hongii.)
“From now on, she will be our new manager.”
16- आपने शानदार काम किया। (aapaNe saaNaDaar kaam kiyaa.)
“You did an amazing job!”
17- तो मीटिंग शुरू करें? (To miiting suruu karen?)
“So, should we start the meeting already?”
18- हम इतने कम वक़्त में ये प्रॉजेक्ट ख़त्म नहीं कर सकते।
(ham iTaNe kam vaqT men ye praujekt khaTm Nahiin kar SakaTe.)
“We just can’t complete this project at such short notice.”
19- इस महीने का टारगेट किसी भी हाल में पूरा होना चाहिए।
(iS mahiiNe kaa taaraget kiSii bhii haaL men pooraa hoNaa caahiye.)
“We have to achieve this month’s target anyhow.”
20- मैं बिल्कुल सहमत हूँI (main biLkuL SahamaT huun.)
“I completely agree.”
मैं बिल्कुल सहमत नहीं हूँI (main biLkuL SahamaT Nahiin huun.)
“I completely disagree.”
21- इस पर आप सब की क्या राय है? (iS par aap Sab kii kyaa raay hai?)
“What are your opinions on this?”
22- क्या किसी के पास और कोई सुझाव है? (kyaa kiSii ke paaS aur koii Sujhaav hai?)
“Does anyone else have any other suggestions?”
23- हमें इस बारे में सोच-समझकर फ़ैसला लेना चाहिए।
(hamen iS baare men Soc-Samajhakar faiSaLaa karaNaa caahiye.)
“We should think it through before making any decision.”
6. Handling Business Phone Calls and Emails
In this section, we’ll be going over the proper phrases for business correspondence in Hindi. This includes everyday things such as answering a work phone, taking messages, ending a phone conversation, and addressing and greeting someone over email.
1 – Over the Phone
24- [If you’re a male]
क्या मैं ____ से बात कर सकता हूँ? (kyaa main _____ Se baaT kar SakaTaa huun?)
“Could I talk to Mr./Ms. _______?”
[If you’re a female]
क्या मैं ____ से बात कर सकती हूँ? (kyaa main _____ Se baaT kar SakaTii huun?)
“Could I talk to Mr./Ms. _______?”
25- [If you’re a male]
नमस्ते, मैं ______ कंपनी से बोल रहा हूँI (NamaSTe, main ___ kampaNii Se boL rahaa huun.)
“Hello, I’m speaking from ______ company.”
[If you’re a female]
नमस्ते, मैं ______ कंपनी से बोल रही हूँI (NamaSTe, main ___ kampaNii Se boL rahii huun.)
“Hello, I’m speaking from ______ company.”
26- [If you’re a male]
नमस्ते, क्या मैं आपका नाम जान सकता हूँ? (NamaSTe, kyaa main aapakaa Naam jaaN SakaTaa huun?)
“Hello, may I ask whom I am speaking to?”
[If you’re a female]
नमस्ते, क्या मैं आपका नाम जान सकती हूँ? (NamaSTe, kyaa main aapakaa Naam jaaN SakaTii huun?)
“Hello, may I ask whom I am speaking to?”
27- जी, आपको किससे बात करनी है? (jii, aapako kiSaSe baaT karaNii hai?)
“Hello, may I know whom you wish to talk to?”
28- हेलो, क्या ये _____ बेकरी का नंबर है? (heLo, kyaa ye ____ bekarii kaa Nambar hai?)
“Hello, is it ______ bakery’s number?”
2 – Over Email
Following the basic email etiquette rules could be a game changer. How you address the person and the clarity of your words matter a lot. So, take your time when writing an email and push the send button only when the entirety of the content looks good to go.
In Hindi, these are some of the most common phrases that we use while writing an email.
29- अति कृपा होगीI (aTi kripaa hogii.)
“It would be so kind of you.”
30- [To Males]
सेवा में, महोदय (Sevaa men, mahoDay)
“Respected Sir”
[To Females]
सेवा में, महोदया (Sevaa men, mahoDayaa)
“Respected Madam”
31- [If you’re a male]
मैं आपका आभारी रहूँगाI (main aapakaa aabhaarii rahuungaa.)
“I’d be grateful to you.”
[If you’re a female]
मैं आपकी आभारी रहूँगीI (main aapakii aabhaarii rahuungii.)
“I’d be grateful to you.”
32- [To Males]
महोदय, मुझे दो दिन की छुट्टी चाहिए। (mahoDay, mujhe Do DiN kii chuttii caahiye.)
“Dear Sir, I need a leave for two days.”
[To Females]
महोदया, मुझे दो दिन की छुट्टी चाहिए। (mahoDayaa, mujhe Do DiN kii chuttii caahiye.)
“Dear Ma’am, I need a leave for two days.”
7. Going on a Business Trip
Business trips are an inseparable part of corporate culture. Just like in any other country, in India too, you’ll need to know the local language for booking a hotel and tickets, meeting clients at the airport, thanking partners or clients for their time and hospitality, and checking in/out of a hotel.
33- तो हम लोग कब मिल सकते हैं? (To ham Log kab miL SakaTe hain?)
“So, when can we meet?”
34- [To Males]
और कैसे हैं आप? (aur kaiSe hain aap?)
“And how are you?”
[To Females]
और कैसी हैं आप? (aur kaiSii hain aap?)
“And how are you?”
35- तो अगली मीटिंग कब रखें? (To agaLii miiting kab rakhen?)
“So, when should we plan the next meeting?”
36- [As a Male]
मैं चार दिन के बिज़नेस दौरे पर जा रहा हूँ I (main caar DiN ke bizaneS Daure par jaa rahaa huun.)
“I’m going on a business trip for four days.”
[As a Female]
मैं चार दिन के बिज़नेस दौरे पर जा रही हूँ I (main caar DiN ke bizaNeS Daure par jaa rahii huun.)
“I’m going on a business trip for four days.”
37- आपका सफ़र कैसा रहा? (aapakaa Safar kaiSaa rahaa?)
“How was your trip?”
38- आपसे मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगाI (aapaSe miLakar bahuT acchaa Lagaa.)
“It was really a pleasure meeting you.”
39- फिर ये डील पक्की समझें? (phir ye diiL pakkii Samjhen?)
“So, should we consider this deal final?”
40- हमारे साथ बिज़नेस करने के लिए धन्यवाद। (hamaare SaaTH bizaNeS karaNe ke Liye DHaNyavaaD.)
“Thank you for doing business with us.”
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