Hindi is a rich and colorful language, so it should come as no surprise that proverbs are a huge part of daily life in India. Learning proverbs in Hindi is an excellent way to gain a deeper understanding of Indian culture while expanding your vocabulary at the same time!  In our lesson today, we’ll introduce you to the most widely used Hindi proverbs and their meanings. We intend for this to be a useful Hindi learning tool for intermediate learners as well as beginners, so our list of proverbs in Hindi will cover only the sayings you’re most likely to hear while in India.  Let’s get started! Table of Contents How Relevant Are Hindi Proverbs? Hindi Proverbs List Conclusion 1. How Relevant Are Hindi Proverbs? To... Show more

Today, we’re going to take you to the heart and capital of India: New Delhi. Delhi is one of the most frequently visited cities in India, by locals and foreigners alike. Today’s lesson is more of a trip planner, boasting the best places to visit in New Delhi. At the end, we’ve also included several useful phrases in Hindi that are worth remembering for your travels in India. Are you ready to fall in love with New Delhi? → First, you may want to check out our top five cultural tips for your trip to India. Lotus Temple to Find Peace Within Table of Contents Why Study the Different Places to Visit in Delhi? Delhi in a Nutshell: Know Before You Go Must-See Places for a 1-3 Day Trip Highly Recommended Places for a... Show more

Who would have imagined that English words like "bundle," "time-pass," or "boss," could mean anything other than what they’re supposed to mean?  In India, Hinglish—or the tendency of Hindi speakers to overuse English words while speaking—has become a thing! And it doesn’t stop there. These brain teasers often give non-natives quite a hard time, because the actual meaning of English words in Hindi is far different from the original definition. Yeah, welcome to "Hindia"! English Loanwords Table of Contents Why Learn English Words Used in Hindi? The Birth of Hinglish Hinglish Words & Example Sentences Loanwords vs. Hinglish Words Famous Names Pronounced in Hindi English Words Derived From Hindi Become a... Show more

You know those moments when using a popular quote is the best way to express what you want to say? It’s amazing to see how a simple key phrase can replace a couple of dull sentences and get the job done. The one and only hurdle for our learners in this regard is that they don’t yet know the best Hindi quotes. And we here at HindiPod101.com can’t just sit here and watch you struggle with those words on the tip of your tongue! That’s why today’s guide is on the best quotes in Hindi. We’ll walk you through the best life quotes in Hindi in a variety of categories. You can start using them in your next Hindi conversation right away! Table of Contents Why Should You Study Quotes? Quotes About Success Quotes About Life ... Show more

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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Y2LEyaGOuw Table of Contents Breaking the Myth Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases? Nailing a Job Interview ... Show more

https://www.youtube.com/embed/uruCd7CZ8SI Many cultures have some sort of harvest festival or day of giving thanks: Germans have Erntedankfest, Koreans have Chuseok, and Americans have Thanksgiving. In India, too, there is a special day each year for celebrating the harvest and hoping for future blessings: the Lohri festival.  This holiday is especially popular in the Indian Punjab region, where sugarcane and other crops are harvested early in the year. In this article, you’ll learn all about why the Punjabi celebrate Lohri, what traditions look like today, and more.  Let’s get started!  1. What is Lohri? Lohri is a harvest festival celebrating the harvest of Rabi crops. The Lohri festival is... Show more

Did you read our extensive guide on "How to Say Hello in Hindi"? Then it’s time to take a step forward and learn how to say goodbye in Hindi. Because let’s face it: Nobody likes to leave a conversation abruptly. Knowing how to conclude a conversation is just as crucial as knowing how to start one! It’s part and parcel of a strong communication etiquette. Here are just a few reasons you’ll want to learn how to say goodbye in Hindi:  In India, you'll need this knowledge at the end of the day.It's the proper way to end a chat or meeting with someone.Leaving without saying bye is impolite and rude in any culture.More importantly, we have specific Indian gestures that go along with particular goodbye phrases. (Another great reason to join... Show more

If you’re a native English-speaker looking to learn the beautiful Hindi language, you may have asked yourself "Is Hindi hard to learn?" Doubts like this are understandable, given the massive difference between the Hindi and English language scripts. However, not all answers are black and white.  There are a number of factors that can influence how easily you learn Hindi: Your backgroundYour willingness to learnThe Hindi teaching methods being used Confident about the first two factors? Leave everything else to HindiPod101.com! We’re committed to making Hindi learning as interesting as possible. Table of Contents Hindi: Yay or Nay! Why Should You Learn Hindi? The Most Easygoing Parts of Learning Hindi The Hardest... Show more

Mistakes are a part of life. But some of them may get us in trouble or in quite an embarrassing situation. This is especially true when learning a new language. Being a non-native, you may have already experienced the pain of making common Hindi grammar mistakes. Honestly, we feel you! But we can’t bend the rules for you. After all, it’s a language, something you can’t mess with! Mistakes are a part of life! But we’re not saying that you can’t do anything about it. There are several ways that you can make the learning process easier on yourself and plenty of strategies to get ahead of others. So, in this lesson, we’ll be sharing some quick tricks and tips on how to avoid spelling mistakes in the Hindi language, in addition to... Show more

"What’s up?" "May I know your name?" "Oh, how are you?" These are simple questions that carry the potential to bond two people, and they serve as great conversation starters. Today, you’ll learn and practice similar English-to-Hindi question-answer patterns that are popular in Indian society. These on-the-spot questions to ask in Hindi will help you break the ice and, on some occasions, save you from unnecessary challenges. Before we start, you may want to get familiar with the most common Hindi question words. We have relevant lessons on our website that you can check out for the question words  "what," "where," and "when."  Now, there may be a ton of survival interrogative phrases. But let’s be honest: we can’t cram... Show more