Pattern Family 1 — Basic Greetings¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- नमस्ते।
- हेलो।
- हाय।
- अरे, नमस्ते!
- अरे, हाय!
Natural English Expressions¶
| Expression | Register | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hi! | Casual | The most common everyday greeting. |
| Hello! | Neutral | Appropriate almost everywhere. |
| Hey! | Casual | Friendly and informal. |
| Good morning! | Neutral | Morning greeting. |
| Good afternoon! | Neutral | Afternoon greeting. |
| Good evening! | Neutral | Evening greeting. |
Nuance¶
- "Hi!" is the safest everyday greeting.
- "Hello!" is slightly more neutral.
- "Hey!" is informal.
- Time-based greetings are common in workplaces and customer-facing situations.
Examples¶
🏠 Home¶
Hindi: अरे, हाय! खाना तैयार है।
Natural English: Hi! Dinner's ready.
💼 Office¶
Hindi: सुप्रभात सभी को।
Natural English: Good morning, everyone.
👥 Friends¶
Hindi: अरे! बहुत दिनों बाद!
Natural English: Hey! Long time no see!
📱 Phone¶
Hindi: हेलो, क्या मैं राहुल से बात कर सकता हूँ?
Natural English: Hello! May I speak to Rahul?
🛍️ Shop¶
Hindi: नमस्ते! मैं आपकी कैसे मदद कर सकता हूँ?
Natural English: Hello! How can I help you?
Common Mistakes¶
❌ Mistake¶
Hello, myself Rahul.
✅ Natural English¶
Hi! I'm Rahul.
Why?¶
Native speakers introduce themselves with "I'm...", not "Myself...".
Similar English Expressions¶
| Expression | Difference |
|---|---|
| Hi there! | Slightly warmer. |
| Hey there! | More informal. |
| Morning! | Casual version of "Good morning." |
Memory Tip¶
When in doubt, say Hi!
Mini Practice¶
Hindi → English¶
अरे, हाय! बहुत दिनों बाद मिले।
English → Hindi¶
Good morning! Nice to see you.
Quick Recap¶
Most common: Hi!
Most formal: Good morning!
Avoid: Hello, myself Rahul.
Remember: English greetings usually continue with small talk.