Going to a different country will mean that you’re going to have to make yourself be understood by any means necessary – asking for help or directions may become everyday tasks that you’ll have to master. So, we thought we’d help you out a bit, but beware: India is a HUGE country with different dialects, so don’t be surprised if – especially in the South – locals look at you like you’ve gone off your rocker… Here are the most important “Hinglish” phrases to use in Maharashtra and Goa.
If you fix my rickshaw, I’ll give you my iPod.
– Agar rickshaw theek kar doge, toh Ipod de dunga.
Where can I find the best dosa in this city?
– Best dosa kahaan pe hai ?
Nice to meet you, how are you?
– Nice to meet you, Kaise ho ?
Do you have some cold water?
-Thanda paani hai ?
How much does this cost? – No, that’s too much! Lower your price and I’ll buy it.
– Kitne ka hai yeh ? Bahut zyaada, reduce karo sochta hun.
Does this sari make me look fat?
– Kya yeh saari mien I’m looking fat ?
Do you have this in a larger/smaller size?
– Bade/Chote size mien hain ?
What time is it?
-Time kya hai ?
Where can I find the petrol station/bathroom/hotel?
– Petrol/Bathroom/ Hotel kahaan pe hai ?
My rickshaw has broken down, we’re at the side of the road. Can you help us?
– Rickshaw kharab ho gayi road ke side pe, Help kadoge ?
Where is the best falooda place?
– Best falooda kahaan pe hai ?
I’d like to buy sunglasses/lighter clothes/sunscreen/small ventilator. Where can I do that?
– Mujhe sunglasses/patle kapde/sunscreen/chota ventilator khareedna hai, kahaan se buy krun ?
Where is the main road?
-Main road kahaan pe hai ?
Is *insert name of city* this way?
– Yeh city is taraf hai
My name is –
– Mera naam
I am with the Rickshaw Challenge.
– Main Rickshaw Challenge ke saath hoon.
No, sorry, I don’t have a pen to give you an autograph.
– Nahin, autoggraph k liye pen nahin hain.
Can you help me with my huge shopping bags?
– Shopping bags k saath help kardoge ?
We’re lost. Can you point us in the direction of – ?
– *Place name* direction kis taraf hai.
It is boiling. Where can we have an ice-cold beer?
– Garmi hai, thanda beer kahaan mil sakta hain
Can you take a picture with us? Can you take a picture for us?
– Kya humare saath picture le sakte ho ? Humare liye picture le sakte ho ?
Our team is winning, do you know a place where we can celebrate?
– Humari team jeet rahi hai, Party kahaan pe kar saktien hain?
Give me all of those delicious snacks!
– Sab mast khaana de do.
We’ll have it on the go.
– Parcel kar do.
I am unable to do anything until I have my morning coffee.
– Coffee peene tak kuch nahin.
Thank you for your hospitality, you’re very kind!
– Sab kuch k liye thank you.
You have a beautiful family.
Aapki family bhaut achi hai.
Thank you for everything!
– Thank you sab k liye!
This temple is amazing.
-Temple bahut acha hi acha hai.
Can I get a ticket, please?
– Ticket mil sakta hai please.
Bonus: Where can I get a rickshaw tattooed on me?
Rickshaw ka tatoo karvana tha, kahaan karva sakta hoon ?
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“Hinglish” Phrases to Use in Maharashtra and Goa
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