Free Hindi Lessons for Beginners

📚 Welcome to Hindi Lessons for Beginners

Are you looking for Hindi lessons for beginners that actually work? You've come to the right place! This complete beginner's course is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn Hindi at home, at their own pace, completely free.

Hindi (हिन्दी) is spoken by over 600 million people across India and is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Whether you're learning for travel, connecting with family, business opportunities, or personal growth, these structured Hindi lessons will take you from zero to conversational confidence.

💡 How to Use This Course:

Start with Lesson 1 and progress through each lesson in order. Each lesson builds on the previous one. Spend at least 20-30 minutes daily, practice speaking aloud, and download the PDFs for offline revision. Consistency is key!

Lesson 1: Hindi Greetings & Basic Introductions

Greetings are the foundation of any conversation. In this first lesson of our Hindi lessons for beginners, you'll learn how to greet people politely, introduce yourself, and respond to common greetings. These phrases are used in every Hindi-speaking region across India.

Essential Hindi Greetings Vocabulary

नमस्ते

Namaste

Hello / Greetings

सुप्रभात

Suprabhat

Good Morning

शुभ संध्या

Shubh Sandhya

Good Evening

शुभ रात्रि

Shubh Ratri

Good Night

अलविदा

Alvida

Goodbye

फिर मिलेंगे

Phir Milenge

See You Later

Common Hindi Greeting Phrases with Pronunciation

नमस्ते, आप कैसे हैं?

Namaste, aap kaise hain?

Hello, how are you? (Formal/Polite)

मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद।

Main theek hoon, dhanyavaad.

I am fine, thank you.

आपका नाम क्या है?

Aapka naam kya hai?

What is your name? (Formal)

मेरा नाम ___ है।

Mera naam ___ hai.

My name is ___. (Fill in your name)

आपसे मिलकर बहुत खुशी हुई।

Aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.

Very nice to meet you.

आप कहाँ से हैं?

Aap kahaan se hain?

Where are you from?

Practice Exercise: Introduce Yourself

Fill in the blanks to practice your Hindi introduction:

नमस्ते, मेरा नाम _______ है। (Hello, my name is _______.)
मैं _______ से हूँ। (I am from _______.)
आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई। (Nice to meet you.)

📝 Practice Tip: Say this introduction aloud 5 times every morning. Replace the blanks with your actual name and city. For example: "नमस्ते, मेरा नाम राहुल है। मैं दिल्ली से हूँ। आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।"

🔢 Lesson 2: Hindi Numbers & Counting (1-100)

Numbers are essential for shopping, telling time, understanding prices, and daily conversations. In this lesson, you'll learn Hindi numbers from 1 to 100, which forms the foundation for all future counting and math in Hindi.

Numbers 1 to 10

एक

Ek

1

दो

Do

2

तीन

Teen

3

चार

Chaar

4

पाँच

Paanch

5

छह

Chhah

6

सात

Saat

7

आठ

Aath

8

नौ

Nau

9

दस

Das

10

Numbers 11 to 20

ग्यारह

Gyaarah

11

बारह

Baarah

12

तेरह

Terah

13

चौदह

Chaudah

14

पंद्रह

Pandrah

15

सोलह

Solah

16

सत्रह

Satrah

17

अठारह

Athaarah

18

उन्नीस

Unnees

19

बीस

Bees

20

Key Numbers for Daily Use

पचास

Pachaas

50

सौ

Sau

100

हज़ार

Hazaar

1,000

लाख

Laakh

100,000

करोड़

Crore

10,000,000

Practice Phrases with Numbers

यह कितने का है?

Yeh kitne ka hai?

How much is this? (Shopping)

कितने बजे हैं?

Kitne baje hain?

What time is it?

मुझे दो चाय चाहिए।

Mujhe do chai chahiye.

I want two teas.

वहाँ पाँच लोग हैं।

Wahaan paanch log hain.

There are five people there.

📝 Lesson 3: Hindi Pronouns & Basic Grammar Rules

Understanding pronouns and basic grammar is crucial for forming your own Hindi sentences. In this lesson, you'll learn the three levels of "you" in Hindi (a unique feature), basic pronouns, and how Hindi sentence structure works differently from English.

Hindi Pronouns (Personal Pronouns)

English	Hindi (Devanagari)	Roman Pronunciation	Usage
I / Me	मैं	Main	First person singular
We	हम	Hum	First person plural
You (Informal)	तू	Tu	For close friends/younger people
You (Familiar)	तुम	Tum	For friends/peers
You (Formal)	आप	Aap	For elders/strangers (most common)
He	वह	Vah / Woh	Male third person
She	वह	Vah / Woh	Female third person
They	वे	Ve	Third person plural

⚠️ Important Grammar Note: Hindi has three levels of "you": तू (Tu) is very informal (use only with very close friends), तुम (Tum) is casual (for friends and peers), and आप (Aap) is formal and respectful (use with elders, strangers, and in professional settings). When in doubt, always use आप (Aap)—it's never wrong to be polite!

Hindi Sentence Structure: SOV (Subject-Object-Verb)

Unlike English which uses SVO (Subject-Verb-Object), Hindi uses SOV (Subject-Object-Verb). This means the verb always comes at the end of the sentence.

English (SVO)	Hindi (SOV)	Literal Translation
I eat an apple.	मैं सेब खाता हूँ।	I apple eat.
She reads a book.	वह किताब पढ़ती है।	She book reads.
We go to school.	हम स्कूल जाते हैं।	We school go.
They drink water.	वे पानी पीते हैं।	They water drink.

Basic Verb Conjugation: "To Be" (होना - Hona)

Subject	Hindi	English
मैं (I)	हूँ (Hoon)	I am
तुम (You - familiar)	हो (Ho)	You are
आप (You - formal)	हैं (Hain)	You are (respectful)
वह (He/She)	है (Hai)	He/She is
हम (We)	हैं (Hain)	We are
वे (They)	हैं (Hain)	They are

Practice Sentences

मैं छात्र हूँ।

Main chhatra hoon.

I am a student. (Male speaker)

मैं छात्रा हूँ।

Main chhatra hoon.

I am a student. (Female speaker)

वह अच्छा है।

Vah achha hai.

He is good.

हम यहाँ हैं।

Hum yahaan hain.

We are here.

🏃 Lesson 4: Essential Hindi Verbs for Daily Conversation

Verbs are the engine of any sentence. In this lesson, you'll learn the 20 most commonly used Hindi verbs that will allow you to express actions, needs, and desires in everyday conversations. Master these verbs and you'll be able to form hundreds of sentences.

Top 20 Hindi Verbs for Beginners

Hindi Verb	Roman	English Meaning	Example Sentence
करना	Karna	To do	मैं काम करता हूँ। (I work.)
जाना	Jaana	To go	मैं बाज़ार जाता हूँ। (I go to market.)
आना	Aana	To come	वह यहाँ आता है। (He comes here.)
खाना	Khaana	To eat	मैं रोटी खाता हूँ। (I eat bread.)
पीना	Peena	To drink	मैं पानी पीता हूँ। (I drink water.)
बोलना	Bolna	To speak	मैं हिंदी बोलता हूँ। (I speak Hindi.)
पढ़ना	Padhna	To read/study	मैं किताब पढ़ता हूँ। (I read a book.)
लिखना	Likhna	To write	मैं नाम लिखता हूँ। (I write a name.)
सोना	Sona	To sleep	मैं रात को सोता हूँ। (I sleep at night.)
उठना	Uthna	To wake up	मैं सुबह उठता हूँ। (I wake up in morning.)
देखना	Dekhna	To see/watch	मैं टीवी देखता हूँ। (I watch TV.)
सुनना	Sunna	To hear/listen	मैं संगीत सुनता हूँ। (I listen to music.)
समझना	Samajhna	To understand	मैं समझता हूँ। (I understand.)
सीखना	Seekhna	To learn	मैं हिंदी सीखता हूँ। (I learn Hindi.)
चाहिए	Chahiye	Need/Want	मुझे पानी चाहिए। (I need water.)
होना	Hona	To be/happen	यह क्या है? (What is this?)
देना	Dena	To give	मुझे पैसे दो। (Give me money.)
लेना	Lena	To take	मैं यह लेता हूँ। (I take this.)
बनाना	Banaana	To make	मैं चाय बनाता हूँ। (I make tea.)
खेलना	Khelna	To play	बच्चे खेलते हैं। (Children play.)

How to Use "Chahiye" (Need/Want) - Very Important!

The word चाहिए (Chahiye) is one of the most useful words in Hindi. It means "need" or "want" and is used differently than English. The structure is: Object + को + चाहिए

मुझे पानी चाहिए।

Mujhe paani chahiye.

I need water. (Literally: To me water is needed.)

तुम्हें क्या चाहिए?

Tumhe kya chahiye?

What do you need?

उसे मदद चाहिए।

Use madad chahiye.

He/She needs help.

हमें टैक्सी चाहिए।

Humein taxi chahiye.

We need a taxi.

👨‍👩‍👧‍ Lesson 5: Hindi Family Vocabulary & Relationships

Family is central to Indian culture, and knowing family vocabulary is essential for Hindi conversations. Hindi has specific words for maternal and paternal relatives, which is unique compared to English. In this lesson, you'll learn all the important family members and how to talk about your family in Hindi.

Immediate Family Members

English	Hindi (Devanagari)	Roman	Notes
Mother	माँ / माता	Maa / Maata	Maa is affectionate
Father	पिता / पापा	Pita / Papa	Papa is common
Brother	भाई	Bhai	Also used for friends
Sister	बहन	Behen	-
Son	बेटा	Beta	Also used affectionately
Daughter	बेटी	Beti	-
Husband	पति / पतिदेव	Pati / Patidev	-
Wife	पत्नी / बीवी	Patni / Biwi	-

Extended Family (Paternal Side)

English	Hindi	Roman
Grandfather (Father's father)	दादा	Dada
Grandmother (Father's mother)	दादी	Dadi
Uncle (Father's brother)	चाचा	Chacha
Aunt (Father's brother's wife)	चाची	Chachi
Cousin (Male)	भाई / चचेरा भाई	Bhai / Chchera Bhai

Extended Family (Maternal Side)

English	Hindi	Roman
Grandfather (Mother's father)	नाना	Nana
Grandmother (Mother's mother)	नानी	Nani
Uncle (Mother's brother)	मामा	Mama
Aunt (Mother's sister)	मौसी	Mausi
Cousin (Male)	ममेरा भाई	Mamera Bhai

Family Conversation Practice

मेरे परिवार में पाँच लोग हैं।

Mere parivaar mein paanch log hain.

There are five people in my family.

मेरे दो भाई और एक बहन है।

Mere do bhai aur ek behen hai.

I have two brothers and one sister.

मेरे माता-पिता दिल्ली में रहते हैं।

Mere maata-pita Delhi mein rehte hain.

My parents live in Delhi.

आपका परिवार कैसा है?

Aapka parivaar kaisa hai?

How is your family?

⏰ Lesson 6: Daily Routine & Time Expressions in Hindi

Talking about your daily routine is one of the most common conversation topics. In this lesson, you'll learn how to describe your day from morning to night, tell time in Hindi, and use time-related vocabulary. This lesson also introduces the present continuous tense.

Time Vocabulary

सुबह

Subah

Morning

दोपहर

Dopahar

Afternoon

शाम

Shaam

Evening

रात

Raat

Night

आज

Aaj

Today

कल

Kal

Tomorrow/Yesterday

अभी

Abhi

Now

बाद में

Baad mein

Later

Telling Time in Hindi

English	Hindi	Roman
What time is it?	कितने बजे हैं?	Kitne baje hain?
It is 5 o'clock.	पाँच बजे हैं।	Paanch baje hain.
It is half past 3.	ढाई बजे हैं।	Dhaai baje hain.
It is 10:15.	सवा दस बजे हैं।	Sawa das baje hain.
It is 7:45.	पौने आठ बजे हैं।	Paune aath baje hain.

My Daily Routine (मेरी दिनचर्या)

मैं सुबह छह बजे उठता हूँ।

Main subah chhah baje uthta hoon.

I wake up at 6 AM.

मैं सुबह की चाय पीता हूँ।

Main subah ki chai peeta hoon.

I drink morning tea.

मैं आठ बजे काम पर जाता हूँ।

Main aath baje kaam par jaata hoon.

I go to work at 8 o'clock.

मैं दोपहर में खाना खाता हूँ।

Main dopahar mein khaana khaata hoon.

I eat lunch in the afternoon.

मैं शाम को पार्क में चलता हूँ।

Main shaam ko park mein chalta hoon.

I walk in the park in the evening.

मैं रात को ग्यारह बजे सोता हूँ।

Main raat ko gyarah baje sota hoon.

I sleep at 11 PM at night.

📝 Grammar Note - Present Continuous Tense: To say "I am doing something" in Hindi, add - raha hoon (for males) or - rahi hoon (for females) to the verb. Example: "मैं पढ़ रहा हूँ" (Main padh raha hoon) = "I am studying." This is one of the most useful tenses for daily conversation!

🛒 Lesson 7: Hindi Shopping & Money Vocabulary

Shopping is one of the most practical situations where you'll use Hindi. In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask prices, bargain, understand Indian currency, and complete shopping conversations. India is famous for its bargaining culture, so these phrases are essential!

Shopping Vocabulary

बाज़ार

Bazaar

Market

दुकान

Dukaan

Shop

महँगा

Mehenga

Expensive

सस्ता

Sasta

Cheap

दाम

Daam

Price

रुपया

Rupya

Rupee (₹)

छूट

Chhoot

Discount

बिल

Bill

Bill/Receipt

Complete Shopping Conversation

Here's a real shopping dialogue you can practice. Read it aloud with a partner or by yourself:

Speaker	Hindi	Roman	English
Customer	यह कितने का है?	Yeh kitne ka hai?	How much is this?
Seller	यह पाँच सौ रुपये का है।	Yeh paanch sau rupaye ka hai.	This is 500 rupees.
Customer	बहुत महँगा है! क्या छूट मिलेगी?	Bahut mehenga hai! Kya chhoot milegi?	Too expensive! Can I get a discount?
Seller	ठीक है, चार सौ रुपये।	Theek hai, chaar sau rupaye.	Okay, 400 rupees.
Customer	थोड़ा और सस्ता कीजिए।	Thoda aur sasta kijiye.	Make it a little cheaper.
Seller	आखिरी दाम तीन सौ पचास है।	Aakhri daam teen sau pachaas hai.	Final price is 350.
Customer	ठीक है, मुझे यह चाहिए।	Theek hai, mujhe yeh chahiye.	Okay, I want this.
Seller	बिल चाहिए?	Bill chahiye?	Do you want a bill?
Customer	हाँ, बिल दीजिए। धन्यवाद!	Haan, bill dijiye. Dhanyavaad!	Yes, please give bill. Thank you!

Useful Money Phrases

क्या आप कार्ड लेते हैं?

Kya aap card lete hain?

Do you accept cards?

छोटे नोट हैं?

Chhote note hain?

Do you have change?

मैं सिर्फ देख रहा हूँ।

Main sirf dekh raha hoon.

I'm just looking.

यह दूसरे रंग में है?

Yeh doosre rang mein hai?

Is this available in another color?

🍛 Lesson 8: Hindi Food Vocabulary & Restaurant Phrases

Indian food is world-famous, and being able to order food in Hindi will enhance your experience immensely. In this lesson, you'll learn food vocabulary, how to order at a restaurant, express dietary preferences, and compliment the food.

Common Food Items

रोटी

Roti

Bread/Flatbread

चावल

Chawal

Rice

दाल

Daal

Lentils

सब्ज़ी

Sabzi

Vegetable curry

चicken

Chicken

चाय

Chai

Tea

कॉफ़ी

Coffee

पानी

Paani

Water

फ्रूट

Fruit

मिठाई

Mithai

Sweet/Dessert

Dietary Preferences

मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।

Main shaakahari hoon.

I am vegetarian.

मैं मांसाहारी हूँ।

Main maansaahari hoon.

I am non-vegetarian.

मुझे एलर्जी है।

Mujhe allergy hai.

I have an allergy.

Restaurant Conversation

Hindi	Roman	English
मेनू कार्ड दिखाइए।	Menu card dikhaiye.	Show me the menu.
मुझे बटर चिकन चाहिए।	Mujhe butter chicken chahiye.	I want butter chicken.
थोड़ा कम तीखा बनाइए।	Thoda kam teekha banaiye.	Make it less spicy.
यह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है!	Yeh bahut swadisht hai!	This is very delicious!
बिल लाइए कृपया।	Bill laaiye kripya.	Bring the bill please.
क्या सर्विस चार्ज शामिल है?	Kya service charge shaamil hai?	Is service charge included?

🌶️ Spice Level Vocabulary: बिना मसाले (Bina masale) = No spice | हल्का तीखा (Halka teekha) = Mild | मीडियम (Medium) = Medium | बहुत तीखा (Bahut teekha) = Very spicy. Indians love spicy food, so always specify your preference!

🗺️ Lesson 9: Travel Hindi & Asking for Directions

Whether you're navigating Indian cities, taking local transport, or asking locals for help, these travel phrases will make your journey smooth and confident. India has a rich travel culture, and knowing these phrases will help you connect with locals.

Essential Travel Vocabulary

रेलवे स्टेशन

Railway Station

हवाई अड्डा

Hawai Adda

Airport

बस स्टैंड

Bus Stand

होटल

Hotel

टैक्सी

Taxi

टिकट

Ticket

नक्शा

Naksha

Map

रास्ता

Raasta

Road/Path

Direction Phrases

माफ़ कीजिए, रेलवे स्टेशन कहाँ है?

Maaf kijiye, railway station kahaan hai?

Excuse me, where is the railway station?

सीधे जाइए।

Seedhe jaaiye.

Go straight.

बाएं मुड़िए।

Baayein muriye.

Turn left.

दाएं मुड़िए।

Dayein muriye.

Turn right.

कितनी दूर है?

Kitni door hai?

How far is it?

यहाँ से कितनी दूर है?

Yahaan se kitni door hai?

How far is it from here?

बस पाँच मिनट। बहुत पास है।

Bas paanch minute. Bahut paas hai.

Just five minutes. It's very near.

Transport Phrases

मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिए।

Mujhe is pate par le chaliye.

Take me to this address.

यहाँ रोक दीजिए।

Yahaan rok dijiye.

Stop here, please.

मुझे दिल्ली का टिकट चाहिए।

Mujhe Delhi ka ticket chahiye.

I need a ticket to Delhi.

ट्रेन कब आएगी?

Train kab aayegi?

When will the train arrive?

🚨 Lesson 10: Emergency Hindi & Health Phrases

Knowing emergency phrases in Hindi can be life-saving. In this final lesson of our beginner course, you'll learn how to call for help, describe symptoms, find a doctor, and handle emergency situations. We hope you never need these, but it's always better to be prepared.

Emergency Vocabulary

मदद

Madad

Help

पुलिस

Police

डॉक्टर

Doctor

अस्पताल

Aspataal

Hospital

एम्बुलेंस

Ambulance

आग

Aag

Fire

चोट

Chot

Injury

दर्द

Dard

Pain

Critical Emergency Phrases

मदद! मदद कीजिए!

Madad! Madad kijiye!

Help! Please help!

पुलिस को बुलाइए!

Police ko bulaiye!

Call the police!

मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए।

Mujhe doctor chahiye.

I need a doctor.

नजदीकी अस्पताल कहाँ है?

Nazdiki aspataal kahaan hai?

Where is the nearest hospital?

एम्बुलेंस बुलाइए!

Ambulance bulaiye!

Call an ambulance!

Health & Doctor Visit Phrases

मुझे बुखार है।

Mujhe bukhaar hai.

I have a fever.

मेरे सिर में दर्द है।

Mere sir mein dard hai.

I have a headache.

मुझे पेट दर्द है।

Mujhe pet dard hai.

I have a stomach ache.

मुझे अच्छा नहीं लग रहा।

Mujhe achha nahi lag raha.

I don't feel well.

मुझे दवा चाहिए।

Mujhe dawai chahiye.

I need medicine.

क्या यह गंभीर है?

Kya yeh gambhir hai?

Is this serious?

Emergency Numbers in India

Service	Number	Hindi Name
Police	100	पुलिस
Ambulance	108	एम्बुलेंस
Fire	101	आग
Women Helpline	1091	महिला हेल्पलाइन
Child Helpline	1098	बाल हेल्पलाइन

🎓 Congratulations! You've Completed Hindi Lessons for Beginners

Amazing work! You've just completed our comprehensive Hindi lessons for beginners course. You now know:

✅ Essential greetings and introductions
✅ Numbers 1-100 and counting
✅ Pronouns and basic grammar rules (SOV structure)
✅ 20 essential Hindi verbs for daily use
✅ Family vocabulary and relationships
✅ Daily routine and time expressions
✅ Shopping and bargaining phrases
✅ Food vocabulary and restaurant conversations
✅ Travel phrases and asking for directions
✅ Emergency and health phrases

🚀 What's Next?

Now that you've completed the beginner lessons, practice daily! Use our Common Hindi Phrases page for more conversation practice, download the free PDFs from our Resources page, and start speaking Hindi with confidence. Consistency is key—practice 15-20 minutes every day!