चेक-इन बैगेज?

Use it exactly like you would in English but with Hindi grammar around it. You can say it as a standalone question while pointing at a suitcase. Or, you can tuck it into a longer sentence. For example, Kya aapke paas check-in baggage hai? (Do you have check-in baggage?). It is very flexible. Just remember to keep the 'g' sound soft at the end of 'baggage'.

You will use this most at airports or transport hubs. Use it when talking to airline staff at the counter. Use it when coordinating with friends for a road trip or flight. It is also handy when booking a cab to the airport. If you have a huge suitcase, this is your go-to phrase. It helps people know if they need to open the car trunk!

Do not use this for a small backpack or a purse. That is usually called a hand bag or cabin bag. Avoid using it in very traditional, rural settings where people might use the word samaan. Also, do not use it for grocery shopping bags. That would just be confusing. Nobody 'checks in' their milk and eggs! Keep it strictly for travel contexts.

India has a massive 'Hinglish' culture. Technical and travel terms are almost always kept in English. Using the pure Hindi word samaan is fine, but baggage sounds more modern. In Indian airports, you will see signs in both scripts using these exact words. It shows how globalized Indian travel has become. It is a bridge between local language and international standards.

You might hear people just say check-in bag? for short. Some might ask kitna baggage hai? (how much baggage is there?). You will also hear check-in karwana hai (need to get it checked in). All of these revolve around the same core English words. They are understood from Delhi to Mumbai to Bangalore without any trouble.