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Greet someone, introduce yourself and ask how they are.

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नमस्ते

namaste

Meaning: Hello

Approximate pronunciation: nuh-mus-tay

आपका नाम क्या है?

aapkaa naam kyaa hai?

Meaning: What is your name?

Approximate pronunciation: aap-kaa naam kyaa heh?

मेरा नाम … है।

meraa naam … hai.

Meaning: My name is …

Approximate pronunciation: may-raa naam … heh.

आप कैसे हैं?

aap kaise hain?

Meaning: How are you? (polite; to a man or a masculine or mixed group)

Approximate pronunciation: aap keh-say hehn?

मैं ठीक हूँ।

main theek hoon.

Meaning: I am well.

Approximate pronunciation: mehn theek hoon.

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