Hindi is the first official language of India, alongside English, and is spoken as a lingua franca across the Indian subcontinent and Indian diaspora.Hindi shares its roots with many other languages, including Sanskrit, Urdu, and Punjabi, as well as Iranian and European languages.Knowing basic Hindi will allow you to communicate with over 1 billion people on this planet and become immersed in a rich language and culture.
Step 1: Become familiar with the script.
The main script used to write Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali is Devanagari, an abugida alphabet of India and Nepal.It is written from left to right, lacks distinct letter cases, and is recognizable by a horizontal line running along the top of the letters that link them together.You can find a chart with the Devanagari alphabet here: http://www.omniglot.com/charts/print/hindi.
Step 2: Look at the Hindi vowels.
Hindi has 11 vowels, some of which are indicated by the use of diacritic marks, or symbols added to the letters of an alphabet in order to show different pronunciations.There are two forms for vowels in Hindi, one for when they are used by themselves and the other when the vowels are joined to a word.If you don't see a modifying symbol, the vowel sound will be the same.When is added to a consonant, you add a symbol to the end of it.The symbol is added to the left-hand side of the consonant before it.The symbol is added to the right-hand side of the consonant.When is added to a consonant, you add a symbol beneath it.When is added to a letter, you put a symbol under it.When is added to a consonant, you add a symbol above it.When is added to a letter, you add a symbol above it.The symbol is added to the right-hand side of the consonant after the conjugate.The symbol is added to the right-hand side of the consonant.When is added to a consonant, you put the symbol under it.This vowel is only found in Hindi words of Sanskrit origin.
Step 3: The Hindi vowels can be studied.
There are 33 words in Hindi.You use your mouth and throat to pronounce them.Hindi uses more vowels than English, so some of them have no equivalents in English.The (a) next to some vowels indicates that they are pronounced with a strong breath of air.The back of the tongue at the roof of your mouth is where the velar vowels are pronounced.
Step 4: There are two types of vowels: "voiced" and "unvoiced".
Hindi vowels have two different ways of pronouncing them.You will be able to feel the difference between voiced and not voiced once you start practicing the sounds.Voiced vowels are made by vibrating your vocal cords.Z and g are included in "zoo" and "good" in English.vowels are not vibrating your vocal cords.Unvoiced vowels in English include s and k.
Step 5: There are two types of vowels: "aspirated" and "unaccustomed" vowels.
Hindi vowels are classified into two subcategories, unaspirated and aspirated.You can have unvoiced unaspirated vowels.A burst of air is called aspiration.Listen to recordings to understand how this works.
Step 6: Try to mimic the recording of the Hindi alphabet by listening to it.
If you are a native English speaker, you will be able to understand how to make all the Hindi letters sound the same.There is a video recording of the Hindi alphabet.You can try to mimic the pronunciation of the speaker by pausing the recording once you have listened to it a few times.Work slowly through the alphabet.
Step 7: The Hindi alphabet can be written.
If you can see how the script is written, it will be easier to learn it.The one at Hindi Bhasha.com is recommended by many university language departments.
Step 8: Become familiar with Hindi words.
Nouns are words for things.There are two genders in Hindi: masculine and feminine.When learning Hindi nouns, you need to learn their genders so you can use them correctly.The gender of a word is determined by the words that end with the vowels aa and ee.Since there are many exceptions to this rule, it's important to memorize and practice the gender of every word.The nouns for boy and girl are: larkaa and larkee.The general rule of gender applies in this case.There are exceptions to the general rule of gender with the exception of kelaa - Banana and mez - desk.
Step 9: Become familiar with Hindi words.
Simple pronouns like "he, she, I, we, they" are key to communicating in any language.The first person singular is I and the second person is tum.When meeting someone for the first time or talking to someone older than you, use the formal aap.When chatting with friends or relatives use the informal tum.It's a good idea to use when you're having a very informal or intimate conversation.It would be considered rude in Hindi to use when talking to someone you don't know.Third person singular: yah - He/ She/ It/ That In spoken Hindi these words are pronounced differently.If someone is standing next to you, use yeh.If someone is standing on the other side of the street, use voh.voh is used when in doubt.You will often hear ve being pronounced as the singular "voh".The third person pronouns follow the same rules: ye for people close to you and vo for things further away.There is no difference based on the gender of the person you are talking to.To determine if a person is talking to a "he" or "she", you must rely on the context of the sentence.
Step 10: Become familiar with Hindi verbs.
There are words that describe an action, occurrence, or state of being.Hindi verbs can be learned by dropping the infinitive ending and adding other suffixes.In Hindi, infinitives end in a.Hindi infinitives include "honaa", "pahrnaa" and " bolnaa".
Step 11: You can learn the basics of conjugating verbs.
In Hindi, verbs must beconjugated to reflect categories such as number, gender, tense, and mood.For example, the infinitive phrase "I am ham hain" becomes "You are (intimate)".Drop the infinitive ending naa and add te for masculine subjects.Drop the infinitive ending naa and add the tee for feminine singular or feminine plural subjects.You should use a textbook or other reference materials to learn Hindi verbs that are beyond the basic present tense.A reference dictionary can help youconjugate new verbs.
Step 12: Continue to practice with long phrases and sentences.
You can study other elements of Hindi once you become more comfortable with Hindi nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
Step 13: Purchase a dictionary.
The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is the gold standard of dictionaries.If you're serious about more formal study, invest in a more substantial academic dictionary if you just need to look up a word or two.Hindi dictionaries can be found online.The University of Chicago has a project called the Digital Dictionaries of South Asia.
Step 14: The days of the week can be learned.
Basic words will help you understand how Hindi vowels and consonants work together to create a word or phrase.The Devanagari script and Hindi words should be remembered.The days of the week are Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Step 15: Basic words for time and place can be learned.
When you become familiar with the days of the week, you should move on to other basic Hindi words.Hindi word: kal, script: aaj, day, din, night, and week.
Step 16: Common phrases can be practiced with a partner.
Conversational Hindi is a great way to practice your alphabet skills and prepare you for Hindi lessons.It's important to have a conversation in Hindi to learn the language.If you want to practice your Hindi, you can find a friend in your language class or on the internet.You can find recordings of basic phrases online.Hindi script: Good morning!, Hindi: Shubh sundhyaa, and so on.To greet someone, Hindi: Aapka swaagat Hai!, script: "How are you?"I'm fine, thanks!, Hindi: "Mein theek hoon, shukriya!", and "And you?"Thank you, Hindi: Accha/ Theek-thaak, script:.Even if you don't know much about the language, you can still speak it.Learning Hindi is a matter of practice and determination, and the sooner you start, the faster you will pick up the basics.
Step 17: You can practice your skills with online lessons.
Several universities offer free online lessons.You can hear the language being spoken with audio and video lessons.North Carolina State University offers a series of 24 video lessons that include instruction on script, vocabulary, and culture, as well as exercises and quizzes.The University of Pennsylvania offers a series of audio lessons that cover the basics of Hindi.
Step 18: A good textbook can be found.
You need a more in-depth source to learn the more complicated elements of the language once you become familiar with the basics.If you can, try to find a textbook that has audio in it.The Teach Yourself Hindi course and book is recommended for beginners.There is a textbook and audio CD for Elementary Hindi.Practice Makes Perfect Basic Hindi is a workbook full of exercises to help you build on existing knowledge and practice concepts.
Step 19: In Hindi, read as much as you can.
There are a lot of online resources in Hindi.There is a tradition of Hindi literature dating back to the 760sCE, full of poets, philosophers, and religious writers.Dainik Jagaran is the most popular newspaper in India.Some newspapers are published in Hindi.The India site of the BBC is also there.The Bloggie Awards in English are similar to the Parikalpana Award in India.Most other places have popular social media in India.Visiting social media pages in Hindi will give you access to popular cultural topics.Prominent authors in Hindi literature include a poet, a novelist, and a devotional author.Children's books are very simple to read and often include pictures.There is a collection of children's books on Learning-Hindi.com.
Step 20: Hindi movies can be watched.
Bollywood is the most prolific film industry in the world, with over 1,000 films released per year.More tickets are sold in India than in any other country.Many movies in Hindi are released every year, and thanks to online streaming services, you can watch many of them right from your own home.You can practice your Hindi listening skills by watching them in the original language with English subtitles.Bollywood movies that are important in Hindi cinema include Mughal-e-Azam, Golmaal, and Kahaani.India has a lot of superhero movies.Krrish and Ra. One are popular films.
Step 21: Attend Indian cultural events.
There are a lot of cultural events hosted by international students at colleges and universities.Many towns and cities with high Indian populations have festivals and other cultural events where you can meet new friends and learn about Indian culture.If there is an Indian or Hindu cultural center near you, you can check their calendar or contact their organizers.You can look around online if there are no cultural events nearby.There is a "Virtual Village" where you can explore cultural topics and read interviews with "villagers."
Step 22: Find friends who speak Hindi.
It's good to know people who can speak Hindi because there are so many of them.People will be happy to chat with you in their native language if they live far away from home.You can find groups of people who are interested in Hindi language and Indian culture on websites such as meetup.com.If there isn't a group near you, why not start your own?Try talking to someone in a restaurant or grocery store.You will learn more about Indian cuisine as a result of practicing with your language.