As a Hindi learner, you cannot depend solely on simple vocabulary and sentence patterns forever. After a certain point, situations will demand that you learn and begin using intermediate-level Hindi phrases in order to communicate fluently with native speakers.
In a previous article, we covered the essential Hindi beginner phrases; today, we’ll take a step forward and move to the next level. That’s right. It’s time to explore the most useful intermediate Hindi phrases.
Table of Contents- Why is it important to study intermediate phrases?
- Talking About Past Events
- Making and Changing Plans
- Explaining and Listing Reasons
- Making Recommendations and Complaints
- Reaction Phrases for Everyday Conversations
- Etiquette Phrases for Social and Business Settings
- Reach New Heights with HindiPod101.com
1. Why is it important to study intermediate phrases?
After learning the intermediate-level Hindi phrases from this article, you’ll not only sound cooler when having conversations with locals but also leave a lasting impression on them. Knowing more advanced phrases will prove useful in all kinds of scenarios, both personal and professional.
It’s okay if you feel a bit nervous, as these Hindi sentence structures may look complicated. But rest assured that you’ll eventually get the hang of them and gain confidence in your speaking skills, especially after you’ve had the chance to practice. To make sure you get a great head start, we have compiled here a variety of intermediate phrases for Hindi conversations that you can start using right away.
2. Talking About Past Events
The first intermediate Hindi phrases we’ll look at are those for talking about past events. Talking about things that have already happened plays an essential role in catching up with someone, bonding with friends, or enjoying a lighthearted talk with colleagues.
Memorizing these phrases will help you understand how to use the past tense in Hindi (but for more information, you can visit our article on Hindi tenses). The examples below should help you get the drift and figure out how to substitute words to cover a wider variety of situations.
1 – “We had fun at the party last night.” |
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2 – “I started this job three years ago.” |
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“We had so much fun last night!”
3 – “That was the worst day of my life.” |
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4 – “I used to have a pet named ___.” |
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3. Making and Changing Plans
We all make plans. That’s a fact. But it’s also true that plans can change—sometimes at the last moment! It can be rather uncomfortable to convey this to the other party, especially when you have to do so in a foreign language. It can be tricky to pick just the right words to express the inconvenience in the gentlest possible manner. That said, the useful intermediate Hindi phrases below should be enough to get you started off on the right foot.
1 – “Do you have time this weekend?” |
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2 – “How about Indian food?” |
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3 – “Can I bring my partner?” |
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4 – “I was wondering if we could reschedule.” |
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5 – “Let’s have a Zoom meeting next Tuesday to discuss the details.” |
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4. Explaining and Listing Reasons
There’s nothing more dreadful than needing to explain yourself, let alone in a foreign language. But you gotta do what you gotta do. Sometimes, situations are complicated and require you to explain your actions or intentions; you might even need to present the logic and reasoning behind a decision you’ve made. Below, you’ll find some useful Hindi phrases for intermediate learners that’ll get the job done with subtlety and simplicity!
Let’s learn how to give your reasons.
1 – “I did this because…” |
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2 – “I believed it was the right thing to do. That’s why…” |
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3 – “I chose it for three reasons. First of all… Secondly… Last but not least…” |
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“Well, I did this because…”
5. Making Recommendations and Complaints
We are all guilty of having opinions. Nevertheless, this isn’t always a bad thing. Giving the right feedback is valuable in that it helps make everything much easier for the next person. For instance, recommending a restaurant for its great food or giving negative feedback about a company that never pays attention to customer complaints may save your loved ones a lot of trouble.
“It’s the best ice cream you’ll ever have!”
So, the next time your native Hindi-speaking friends ask for your opinion about something, go ahead and play your role in helping them make an informed decision. Here are some intermediate-level Hindi phrases to help you start making complaints and recommendations.
1 – “You should try this. It’s the best ___ I’ve ever had.” |
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2 – “We loved staying at this hotel. I would definitely go back again.” |
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3 – “Bad customer service. Would not recommend it.” |
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4 – “This brand has the best products. You should try their ___.” |
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“Such poor service!”
6. Reaction Phrases for Everyday Conversations
In today’s times, with people living almost every moment of their lives on social media, how could we forget the importance of reaction phrases?
You know, it’s common to see the internet flooded with phrases like “Wow,” “Awesome,” and “You kidding?” But what are their Hindi substitutes and equivalents? And in what context should you use them?
We’ll tell you in a minute. And just so that it makes total sense to you, we’ve also included some sample dialogues using these intermediate Hindi phrases. So, have a go!
Ready to learn reaction phrases in Hindi?
1 – “Awesome!” |
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Sample Dialogue |
A: हम सब कल फ़िल्म देखने जा रहे हैं! रात का खाना भी बाहर ही खाएंगे। (ham Sab kaL fiLm DekhaNe jaa rahe hain. raaT kaa khaaNaa bhii baahar hii khaayenge.) “We are going to see a movie tomorrow. We’ll also have dinner out.” B: अरे वाह! (are vaah!) “Awesome!” |
2 – “Really?” |
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3 – “No kidding!” |
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4 – “My goodness!” |
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Sample Dialogue |
A: सुनील को दुर्घटना में बहुत चोट आयी है। उसे अस्पताल में भर्ती करवाया गया है। (SuNiiL ko DurghataNaa men bahuT cot aayii hai. uSe aSpaTaaL men bharTii karavaayaa gayaa hai.) “Sunil was badly hurt in the accident. He has been admitted to the hospital.” B: हे भगवान! ये तो बहुत बुरा हुआ! (he bhagavaaN! ye To bahuT buraa huaa!) “My goodness! This is terrible!” |
5 – “Unbelievable!” |
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6 – “Wow!” |
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7 – “That’s fantastic!” |
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Sample Dialogue |
A: मुझे दिल्ली के कॉलेज में प्रवेश मिल गया है। (mujhe DiLLii ke kauLej men praves miL gayaa hai.) “I’ve got admission into a Delhi college.” B: बहुत बढ़िया! (bahuT badhiyaa!) “That’s fantastic!” |
7. Etiquette Phrases for Social and Business Settings
And our last category consists of the most popular etiquette phrases to use in personal and professional situations. Make sure to look at the literal translations where applicable.
1 – “You first!” |
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Bon Appétit!
2 – “Bon appétit!” |
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3 – “Welcome to our store.” |
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4 – “Please make yourself at home.” |
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5 – “Please let me know if you have any questions.” |
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6 – “I look forward to hearing from you.” |
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“Travel safe!”
7 – “Have a safe trip!” |
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In the meantime, don’t forget to practice these intermediate Hindi phrases. Let us know which ones you found most useful and which ones seemed tricky. Is there any particular phrase you’d like us to translate for you? We’re all ears. Drop your message in the comments and let us know!