At the A1 level, the word 'Hindi' is introduced as a basic noun to identify the language being learned. Students learn to say 'Main Hindi seekhta hoon' (I learn Hindi) and 'Mujhe Hindi pasand hai' (I like Hindi). The focus is on recognizing the word in Devanagari script and understanding its feminine gender. Learners at this stage use 'Hindi' in simple subject-object-verb structures and learn basic greetings like 'Namaste' as part of their Hindi vocabulary. They also learn to distinguish the word 'Hindi' from 'English' or 'Angrezi'. The goal is to be able to state one's interest in the language and recognize it when spoken in slow, clear sentences. A1 learners also begin to understand that Hindi is written from left to right, just like English, but has a unique top line connecting the letters.
At the A2 level, learners use 'Hindi' in more varied sentence patterns. They can describe their proficiency level, such as 'Meri Hindi thodi thodi hai' (My Hindi is just a little bit). They begin to use postpositions, saying 'Hindi mein' (in Hindi) to ask for translations: 'Isse Hindi mein kya kehte hain?' (What is this called in Hindi?). They also start to understand the cultural significance of the language in India. A2 learners can talk about their daily routine involving Hindi, like 'Main roz Hindi padhta hoon' (I read Hindi every day). They become more aware of the feminine gender agreement, ensuring that adjectives like 'achhi' (good) or 'mushkil' (difficult) correctly modify 'Hindi'. This level also introduces the idea of Hindi films and songs as learning tools.
At the B1 level, students can engage in longer conversations about the Hindi language. They might discuss why they chose to learn Hindi and what aspects they find challenging, such as the grammar or the script. They can understand the difference between formal 'Shuddh Hindi' and colloquial 'Hinglish'. B1 learners can follow simple news reports or podcasts in Hindi and can summarize them. They use 'Hindi' in complex sentences with conjunctions, like 'Mujhe Hindi seekhna hai kyunki main India jana chahta hoon' (I want to learn Hindi because I want to go to India). They also begin to appreciate Hindi literature, perhaps reading short stories or poems. At this stage, the learner is comfortable using the word 'Hindi' in professional contexts, such as mentioning it as a skill on a resume.
At the B2 level, the learner has a nuanced understanding of 'Hindi' and its various dialects and registers. They can discuss the historical evolution of the language from Sanskrit and its relationship with Urdu. They can express opinions on the role of Hindi as a national language and the debates surrounding it. B2 learners can understand most Hindi films without subtitles and can appreciate wordplay and idioms. They use 'Hindi' in academic or technical discussions, such as 'Hindi bhasha vigyan' (Hindi linguistics). They are capable of switching between formal and informal registers of Hindi depending on the social context. Their grasp of gender agreement and complex sentence structures involving 'Hindi' is near-perfect, and they can write detailed essays about the language's impact on global culture.
At the C1 level, the word 'Hindi' is used in the context of deep literary and philosophical analysis. The learner can read classical Hindi literature by authors like Premchand or Mahadevi Varma and discuss the nuances of their style. They understand the subtle differences between various regional forms of Hindi and can identify them by ear. C1 learners can participate in high-level debates about Hindi language policy and its future in the digital age. They use 'Hindi' as a medium for creative expression, perhaps writing their own poetry or prose. Their understanding of the language is so advanced that they can explain complex Hindi grammatical concepts to others. They are also aware of the etymological roots of Hindi words and can trace their Persian or Sanskrit origins.
At the C2 level, the learner has achieved native-like fluency and uses 'Hindi' with total ease and sophistication. They can appreciate the most obscure literary references and historical puns. A C2 learner might be involved in translating complex English texts into Hindi or vice versa, maintaining the stylistic integrity of both. They can navigate any social or professional situation in Hindi, from a rural village gathering to a high-level government meeting. The word 'Hindi' for them represents a vast, living system of thought and culture that they have fully internalized. They can critique Hindi cinema and literature at a professional level and might even contribute to the development of the language through their own scholarly or creative work. Their command over the language is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker.

हिन्दी 30秒で

  • Hindi is the official language of India and a major global language.
  • It is written in the Devanagari script from left to right.
  • Grammatically, 'Hindi' is a feminine noun, influencing adjectives and verbs.
  • It shares a common spoken base with Urdu, together called Hindustani.

The word हिन्दी (Hindi) refers to one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, primarily serving as the official language of the Republic of India. For an English speaker, understanding 'Hindi' goes beyond just a label for a language; it represents a vast cultural and linguistic bridge to South Asia. The term itself is derived from the Persian word 'Hind', which originally referred to the land of the Indus River. Over centuries, the name evolved to describe the people and the language spoken in the northern and central regions of the Indian subcontinent. In modern usage, Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, which is known for its phonetic precision and beautiful, horizontal top-line (shirorekha).

Linguistic Classification
Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, a branch of the Indo-European family. This means it shares distant roots with English, Latin, and Greek, which is why you might find surprising cognates like 'naam' for 'name' or 'ma' for 'mother'.
Official Status
Under Article 343 of the Indian Constitution, Hindi in the Devanagari script is the official language of the Union. It is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, acting as a lingua franca for millions across diverse states.

भारत की राजभाषा हिन्दी है। (The official language of India is Hindi.)

People use the word 'Hindi' in various contexts: from academic discussions about linguistics to casual conversations about Bollywood movies. It is important to note that 'Hindi' often exists on a spectrum with 'Urdu'. While they share a common spoken base known as Hindustani, Hindi draws its formal vocabulary from Sanskrit and uses the Devanagari script, whereas Urdu draws from Persian and Arabic and uses the Nastaliq script. When someone says they are 'learning Hindi', they are usually referring to the Standard Modern Hindi taught in schools and used in news broadcasts. However, in daily life, you will hear a vibrant mix of dialects and colloquialisms that make the language incredibly dynamic.

क्या आपको हिन्दी आती है? (Do you know Hindi?)

Cultural Identity
For many, Hindi is not just a tool for communication but a symbol of national pride and cultural heritage, celebrated annually on September 14th as 'Hindi Diwas'.

मुझे हिन्दी साहित्य बहुत पसंद है। (I like Hindi literature very much.)

आजकल लोग शुद्ध हिन्दी कम बोलते हैं। (Nowadays, people speak pure Hindi less often.)

Global Reach
Beyond India, Hindi is spoken in Fiji, Mauritius, Suriname, and by large diaspora communities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

नमस्ते, मैं हिन्दी सीख रहा हूँ। (Hello, I am learning Hindi.)

Using the word हिन्दी in a sentence requires an understanding of its grammatical gender and its role as a proper noun. In Hindi grammar, every noun is assigned a gender, and 'Hindi' is feminine. This affects the verbs and adjectives that describe it. For example, you would say 'Hindi achhi hai' (Hindi is good) using the feminine ending 'i' in 'achhi', rather than the masculine 'achha'. When you want to say you speak Hindi, you use the verb 'bolna' (to speak). A male speaker would say 'Main Hindi bolta hoon', while a female speaker would say 'Main Hindi bolti hoon'.

Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)
In a typical Hindi sentence, the word 'Hindi' often acts as the object. For instance, 'I learn Hindi' translates to 'Main Hindi seekhta hoon'. Notice how 'Hindi' comes before the verb 'seekhta'.

वह बहुत अच्छी हिन्दी बोलता है। (He speaks very good Hindi.)

When asking if someone knows the language, the common construction is 'Kya aapko Hindi aati hai?'. Literally, this translates to 'Does Hindi come to you?'. This is a very idiomatic way of expressing language proficiency. If you are referring to a Hindi film or a Hindi book, the word 'Hindi' acts as an adjective modifying the noun. Since 'Hindi' ends in 'i', it remains 'Hindi' regardless of the gender of the noun it modifies, but the noun it modifies will dictate the rest of the sentence's grammar.

क्या आप हिन्दी में लिख सकते हैं? (Can you write in Hindi?)

Possessive Forms
To say 'Hindi's' or 'of Hindi', use 'ki' because Hindi is feminine. Example: 'Hindi ki bindi' (The dot of Hindi).

यह हिन्दी की किताब है। (This is a Hindi book / book of Hindi.)

मुझे हिन्दी सीखना मुश्किल लगता है। (I find learning Hindi difficult.)

Emphasis
Adding 'hi' after Hindi (Hindi hi) means 'only Hindi' or 'Hindi itself'. Example: 'Main Hindi hi bolunga' (I will speak only Hindi).

क्या यह हिन्दी शब्द है? (Is this a Hindi word?)

The word हिन्दी is ubiquitous in the Indian cultural landscape. You will hear it most frequently in educational settings, media, and official government communications. In schools across India, 'Hindi' is a mandatory subject for many, and students often discuss their 'Hindi homework' or 'Hindi class'. On television, news anchors frequently refer to 'Hindi samachar' (Hindi news). Perhaps the most global context where you hear the word is in the film industry. While the industry is popularly known as 'Bollywood', within India, it is often referred to as the 'Hindi film industry' or 'Hindi cinema'.

Public Announcements
At railway stations and airports in India, announcements are typically made in three languages: the local state language, Hindi, and English. You will hear: 'Kripya dhyan dein, Hindi mein ghoshna...' (Please pay attention, announcement in Hindi...).

अगली घोषणा हिन्दी में होगी। (The next announcement will be in Hindi.)

In the digital world, 'Hindi' is a common setting on smartphones and websites. When you visit a government portal or a large multinational site like Google or Facebook in India, you will see an option to switch the interface to 'Hindi'. In social circles, especially in North India, people might ask each other about their proficiency or comment on someone's 'shuddh' (pure) Hindi versus 'Hinglish' (a mix of Hindi and English). The word is also central to political discourse, as debates regarding the 'Hindi imposition' or the promotion of Hindi as a national link language are common in Indian newspapers.

क्या आप हिन्दी अखबार पढ़ते हैं? (Do you read Hindi newspapers?)

Literature and Poetry
At 'Kavi Sammelans' (poet gatherings), the beauty of the Hindi language is celebrated through rhythmic verses and sophisticated vocabulary.

यह हिन्दी कविता बहुत प्रसिद्ध है। (This Hindi poem is very famous.)

मुझे हिन्दी गाने सुनना पसंद है। (I like listening to Hindi songs.)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing the word हिन्दी (the language) with 'Hindu' (the religion). While they share a common etymological root, they are distinct concepts. You speak Hindi, but you follow Hinduism. Another common error involves the gender of the word. Since 'Hindi' ends in the 'ee' sound, it is feminine. Beginners often forget this and use masculine adjectives. For example, saying 'Hindi achha hai' is grammatically incorrect; it must be 'Hindi achhi hai'.

Pronunciation of the Nasal
The 'n' sound in 'Hindi' (represented by the dot above 'hi') is often over-pronounced or under-pronounced by learners. It should be a soft, dental nasal sound that transitions smoothly into the 'd'.

गलत: वह हिन्दी बोलता है। (Correct, but ensure the 'n' isn't too heavy.)

Another mistake is the use of the verb 'pata hona' versus 'aana' when talking about language skills. English speakers often say 'Mujhe Hindi pata hai' (I know Hindi), which sounds like you know *about* Hindi. The correct way to say you know how to speak/understand it is 'Mujhe Hindi aati hai' (Hindi comes to me). Additionally, learners sometimes struggle with the retroflex 'd' in 'Hindi'. In English, the 'd' is alveolar (tongue behind teeth), but in Hindi, it is dental (tongue touching the teeth). Getting this right is key to a native-sounding accent.

क्या आप हिन्दी समझ सकते हैं? (Can you understand Hindi?)

Script Confusion
Some learners try to write Hindi using the English alphabet (Romanized Hindi). While helpful initially, it leads to spelling errors because English letters cannot accurately represent all Hindi sounds.

मेरी हिन्दी अभी उतनी अच्छी नहीं है। (My Hindi is not that good yet.)

शुद्ध हिन्दी बोलना कठिन है। (Speaking pure Hindi is difficult.)

While हिन्दी is the standard term, there are several related words that describe different registers or variations of the language. Understanding these helps in choosing the right word for the right context. For example, 'Hindustani' is a term used to describe the common spoken language of North India, which avoids the heavy Sanskritization of formal Hindi and the heavy Persianization of formal Urdu. It is the language of Bollywood and everyday street talk.

Hindi vs. Urdu
Hindi and Urdu are linguistically the same language (Hindustani) at a basic level but diverge in their formal vocabulary and scripts. Hindi uses Devanagari; Urdu uses a modified Perso-Arabic script.
Hindi vs. Sanskrit
Sanskrit is the ancient liturgical language from which Hindi evolved. While Hindi is a modern living language, Sanskrit is primarily used in religious and scholarly contexts today.

वह हिन्दी और उर्दू दोनों जानता है। (He knows both Hindi and Urdu.)

Another term you might encounter is 'Khari Boli', which is the specific dialect of the Delhi region that forms the basis of modern standard Hindi. In regional contexts, people might speak 'Braj Bhasha' or 'Awadhi', which are often categorized as dialects of Hindi but have their own rich literary traditions. For a learner, sticking to 'Hindi' is safest, but knowing 'Hinglish' is useful for casual urban conversations where English words are frequently inserted into Hindi sentences.

मेरी मातृभाषा हिन्दी है। (My mother tongue is Hindi.)

Bhasha
The word 'Bhasha' simply means 'language'. You can say 'Hindi bhasha' to be more formal.

क्या आपको हिन्दी के अलावा कोई और भाषा आती है? (Do you know any other language besides Hindi?)

आजकल 'हिंग्लिश' बहुत लोकप्रिय है। (Nowadays 'Hinglish' is very popular.)

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

"हिन्दी हमारी राजभाषा है।"

ニュートラル

"मैं हिन्दी सीख रहा हूँ।"

カジュアル

"यार, तेरी हिन्दी तो मस्त है!"

Child friendly

"आओ बच्चों, हिन्दी पढ़ते हैं।"

スラング

"उसकी हिन्दी तो एकदम कड़क है।"

豆知識

The word 'Hindi' is actually a Persian word, yet it is the name of India's primary indigenous language.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈhɪndi/
US /ˈhɪndi/
The stress is equal on both syllables, but slightly more emphasis on the first syllable 'Hin'.
韻が合う語
Bindi Indie Cindy Mindy Windy Shindi Grindi Pindi
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing the 'd' as a hard English 'd' instead of a soft dental 'd'.
  • Over-nasalizing the 'n' so it sounds like 'Hing-di'.
  • Making the final 'i' too short.
  • Confusing the pronunciation with 'Hindu'.
  • Dropping the 'h' sound at the beginning.

難易度

読解 3/5

The Devanagari script is phonetic but takes time to master for those used to the Latin alphabet.

ライティング 4/5

Writing the script and remembering the top line (shirorekha) requires practice.

スピーキング 3/5

Pronunciation of dental and retroflex sounds is the main hurdle.

リスニング 3/5

Understanding fast-paced colloquial Hindi can be difficult initially.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

नमस्ते हाँ नहीं मैं आप

次に学ぶ

व्याकरण शब्द वाक्य किताब बोलना

上級

साहित्य लिपि तत्सम तद्भव मुहावरा

知っておくべき文法

Gender of Languages

All languages in Hindi are feminine (Hindi, Angrezi, French).

Postpositions

Use 'mein' for 'in' (Hindi mein).

Subject-Verb Agreement

Main Hindi bolta hoon (M) / Main Hindi bolti hoon (F).

Possessives

Hindi ki kitab (Hindi's book).

Adjective Agreement

Achhi Hindi (Good Hindi).

レベル別の例文

1

यह हिन्दी है।

This is Hindi.

Simple demonstrative sentence.

2

मैं हिन्दी सीखता हूँ।

I (male) learn Hindi.

Present indefinite tense, masculine subject.

3

मुझे हिन्दी पसंद है।

I like Hindi.

Use of 'pasand' with the dative 'mujhe'.

4

क्या आप हिन्दी बोलते हैं?

Do you speak Hindi?

Interrogative sentence.

5

हिन्दी अच्छी भाषा है।

Hindi is a good language.

Feminine adjective 'achhi' agreeing with 'Hindi'.

6

नमस्ते हिन्दी!

Hello Hindi!

Basic greeting.

7

यह हिन्दी की किताब है।

This is a Hindi book.

Possessive 'ki' used for feminine 'Hindi'.

8

हिन्दी सरल है।

Hindi is simple.

Simple descriptive sentence.

1

मुझे थोड़ी हिन्दी आती है।

I know a little Hindi.

Idiomatic use of 'aana' for language skills.

2

इसे हिन्दी में क्या कहते हैं?

What is this called in Hindi?

Use of postposition 'mein'.

3

मेरी हिन्दी क्लास सुबह है।

My Hindi class is in the morning.

Possessive 'meri' agreeing with feminine 'class'.

4

मैं हिन्दी गाने सुनता हूँ।

I listen to Hindi songs.

Plural object 'gaane'.

5

हिन्दी सीखना मज़ेदार है।

Learning Hindi is fun.

Gerund 'seekhna' as a subject.

6

वह हिन्दी में बात कर रहा है।

He is talking in Hindi.

Present continuous tense.

7

क्या यह हिन्दी शब्द है?

Is this a Hindi word?

Interrogative with 'kya'.

8

मुझे हिन्दी पढ़ना पसंद है।

I like reading Hindi.

Infinitive 'padhna' as an object.

1

हिन्दी भारत की मुख्य भाषा है।

Hindi is the main language of India.

Adjective 'mukhya' (main).

2

मैं हिन्दी फिल्में बिना सबटाइटल के देखता हूँ।

I watch Hindi movies without subtitles.

Complex sentence with 'bina' (without).

3

हिन्दी व्याकरण समझना ज़रूरी है।

It is important to understand Hindi grammar.

Abstract noun 'vyakaran' (grammar).

4

उसने हिन्दी में भाषण दिया।

He gave a speech in Hindi.

Past tense with 'ne' particle.

5

हिन्दी और उर्दू में बहुत समानताएं हैं।

There are many similarities between Hindi and Urdu.

Plural noun 'samanataein' (similarities).

6

मुझे हिन्दी साहित्य में रुचि है।

I am interested in Hindi literature.

Noun 'sahitaya' (literature).

7

क्या आप हिन्दी टाइप कर सकते हैं?

Can you type in Hindi?

Modal verb 'sakna' (can).

8

हिन्दी दिवस हर साल मनाया जाता है।

Hindi Day is celebrated every year.

Passive voice construction.

1

हिन्दी की जड़ें संस्कृत में हैं।

The roots of Hindi are in Sanskrit.

Metaphorical use of 'jadein' (roots).

2

आधुनिक हिन्दी का विकास उन्नीसवीं सदी में हुआ।

Modern Hindi developed in the 19th century.

Historical context, 'vikas' (development).

3

हिन्दी सिनेमा दुनिया भर में प्रसिद्ध है।

Hindi cinema is famous all over the world.

Compound noun 'Hindi cinema'.

4

वह शुद्ध हिन्दी बोलने का प्रयास करता है।

He tries to speak pure Hindi.

Adjective 'shuddh' (pure).

5

हिन्दी में कई क्षेत्रीय बोलियाँ शामिल हैं।

Hindi includes many regional dialects.

Noun 'boliyan' (dialects).

6

हिन्दी भाषा की लिपि देवनागरी है।

The script of the Hindi language is Devanagari.

Noun 'lipi' (script).

7

उसने हिन्दी में अपनी भावनाओं को व्यक्त किया।

He expressed his feelings in Hindi.

Abstract noun 'bhavnaon' (feelings).

8

हिन्दी का भविष्य उज्ज्वल है।

The future of Hindi is bright.

Abstract noun 'bhavishya' (future).

1

हिन्दी साहित्य की धाराएँ अत्यंत समृद्ध हैं।

The streams of Hindi literature are extremely rich.

Advanced vocabulary 'dharaein' (streams).

2

हिन्दी के मानकीकरण में आचार्यों का बड़ा योगदान रहा है।

Scholars have had a great contribution to the standardization of Hindi.

Noun 'manakikaran' (standardization).

3

हिन्दी की शब्दावली में विदेशी शब्दों का समावेश है।

Hindi vocabulary includes foreign words.

Noun 'shabdavali' (vocabulary).

4

प्रेमचंद हिन्दी के कालजयी रचनाकार हैं।

Premchand is an immortal creator of Hindi.

Adjective 'kaaljayi' (immortal/timeless).

5

हिन्दी पत्रकारिता ने आज़ादी की लड़ाई में मुख्य भूमिका निभाई।

Hindi journalism played a key role in the freedom struggle.

Noun 'patrakarita' (journalism).

6

हिन्दी के मुहावरे इसकी सांस्कृतिक गहराई को दर्शाते हैं।

Hindi idioms reflect its cultural depth.

Noun 'muhavre' (idioms).

7

हिन्दी में तत्सम और तद्भव शब्दों का सुंदर मिश्रण है।

Hindi has a beautiful mix of Tatsam and Tadbhav words.

Linguistic terms 'Tatsam' and 'Tadbhav'.

8

हिन्दी की संवैधानिक स्थिति पर चर्चा जारी है।

The discussion on the constitutional status of Hindi continues.

Adjective 'samvaidhanik' (constitutional).

1

हिन्दी की भाषिक अस्मिता बहुआयामी है।

The linguistic identity of Hindi is multi-dimensional.

High-level noun 'asmita' (identity).

2

हिन्दी साहित्य के इतिहास का पुनर्लेखन आवश्यक है।

A rewriting of the history of Hindi literature is necessary.

Noun 'punarlekhan' (rewriting).

3

हिन्दी ने वैश्विक स्तर पर अपनी पैठ बनाई है।

Hindi has made its mark on a global level.

Idiomatic expression 'paith banana' (to make a mark).

4

हिन्दी की ध्वन्यात्मकता इसे अन्य भाषाओं से अलग करती है।

The phonetics of Hindi distinguish it from other languages.

Noun 'dhvanyatmakta' (phonetics).

5

हिन्दी में निहित दर्शन अत्यंत गूढ़ है।

The philosophy inherent in Hindi is very profound.

Adjective 'gudh' (profound/mysterious).

6

हिन्दी के प्रयोग में क्षेत्रीय विविधताओं का सम्मान होना चाहिए।

Regional variations in the use of Hindi should be respected.

Noun 'vividhataon' (variations).

7

हिन्दी की जीवंतता इसके निरंतर परिवर्तनशील स्वभाव में है।

The vitality of Hindi lies in its constantly changing nature.

Noun 'jeevantata' (vitality).

8

हिन्दी अनुवाद में मूल भाव को बनाए रखना एक चुनौती है।

Maintaining the original essence in Hindi translation is a challenge.

Noun 'anuvad' (translation).

よく使う組み合わせ

हिन्दी बोलना
हिन्दी सीखना
शुद्ध हिन्दी
हिन्दी फिल्म
हिन्दी समाचार
हिन्दी व्याकरण
हिन्दी साहित्य
हिन्दी अनुवाद
हिन्दी दिवस
हिन्दी प्रेमी

よく使うフレーズ

हिन्दी में

— In Hindi. Used to ask for translations or specify the language.

हिन्दी में बात करो।

हिन्दी की बिंदी

— The dot of Hindi. Often refers to the anusvara or the cultural identity of the language.

हिन्दी की बिंदी बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।

हिन्दी भाषी

— Hindi speaking. Refers to a person or a region.

वह हिन्दी भाषी क्षेत्र से है।

हिन्दी माध्यम

— Hindi medium. Refers to education where Hindi is the primary language of instruction.

उसने हिन्दी माध्यम से पढ़ाई की।

हिन्दी जगत

— The Hindi world. Refers to the community of Hindi speakers and writers.

हिन्दी जगत में उनका बड़ा नाम है।

हिन्दी पट्टी

— The Hindi belt. Refers to the states in North India where Hindi is dominant.

उत्तर प्रदेश हिन्दी पट्टी का हिस्सा है।

हिन्दी साहित्यकार

— A Hindi litterateur or writer.

वे एक प्रसिद्ध हिन्दी साहित्यकार हैं।

हिन्दी टाइपिंग

— Hindi typing.

मुझे हिन्दी टाइपिंग आती है।

हिन्दी डबिंग

— Hindi dubbing (for movies).

इस फिल्म की हिन्दी डबिंग अच्छी है।

हिन्दी प्रेमी

— A lover of the Hindi language.

वह एक हिन्दी प्रेमी है।

よく混同される語

हिन्दी vs Hindu

Hindu is a follower of Hinduism; Hindi is the language.

हिन्दी vs Hindustani

Hindustani is the common spoken base of both Hindi and Urdu.

हिन्दी vs Hindi (Adjective)

Can also mean 'Indian' in some older Persian/Arabic contexts, but rarely in modern Hindi.

慣用句と表現

"हिन्दी की बिंदी लगाना"

— To perfect something or to give it an Indian/Hindi touch.

उसने अपनी कहानी में हिन्दी की बिंदी लगा दी।

Literary
"हिन्दी-चीनी भाई-भाई"

— A historical slogan meaning 'Indians and Chinese are brothers'.

पुराने समय में हिन्दी-चीनी भाई-भाई का नारा प्रसिद्ध था।

Political
"अपनी हिन्दी झाड़ना"

— To show off one's Hindi knowledge (often used sarcastically).

यहाँ अपनी हिन्दी मत झाड़ो।

Informal
"हिन्दी का हाथ तंग होना"

— To be poor or weak in Hindi skills.

मेरा हिन्दी में हाथ थोड़ा तंग है।

Colloquial
"हिन्दी की सेवा करना"

— To work for the promotion and betterment of the Hindi language.

वे जीवन भर हिन्दी की सेवा करते रहे।

Formal
"हिन्दी का बोलबाला"

— The dominance or prevalence of Hindi.

आजकल बाज़ार में हिन्दी का बोलबाला है।

Neutral
"हिन्दी में हाथ आज़माना"

— To try one's hand at writing or speaking Hindi.

मैंने भी हिन्दी कविता में हाथ आज़माया।

Neutral
"हिन्दी को गले लगाना"

— To embrace the Hindi language.

हमें हिन्दी को गले लगाना चाहिए।

Poetic
"हिन्दी की जड़ें काटना"

— To harm the foundation of the Hindi language.

हिंग्लिश हिन्दी की जड़ें काट रही है।

Critical
"हिन्दी का परचम लहराना"

— To make Hindi famous or successful globally.

उसने विदेश में हिन्दी का परचम लहराया।

Formal

間違えやすい

हिन्दी vs हिन्दू

Similar sound and shared root.

Hindu refers to religion; Hindi refers to language.

वह हिन्दू है और हिन्दी बोलता है।

हिन्दी vs हिन्द

Root word.

Hind refers to the country (India); Hindi is the language.

जय हिन्द!

हिन्दी vs हल्का

Phonetic similarity for beginners.

Halka means light (weight); Hindi is the language.

यह बैग हल्का है।

हिन्दी vs हँसना

Starts with the same sound.

Hasna means to laugh; Hindi is the language.

वह हँस रहा है।

हिन्दी vs हड्डी

Similar 'h' and 'd' sounds.

Haddi means bone; Hindi is the language.

शरीर में हड्डी होती है।

文型パターン

A1

यह [Language] है।

यह हिन्दी है।

A1

मैं [Language] सीखता हूँ।

मैं हिन्दी सीखता हूँ।

A2

मुझे [Language] आती है।

मुझे हिन्दी आती है।

A2

[Object] को हिन्दी में क्या कहते हैं?

Apple को हिन्दी में क्या कहते हैं?

B1

मेरी [Language] अच्छी नहीं है।

मेरी हिन्दी अच्छी नहीं है।

B1

मैं [Language] में बात कर सकता हूँ।

मैं हिन्दी में बात कर सकता हूँ।

B2

[Language] का व्याकरण [Adjective] है।

हिन्दी का व्याकरण दिलचस्प है।

C1

[Language] साहित्य की अपनी एक [Noun] है।

हिन्दी साहित्य की अपनी एक पहचान है।

語族

名詞

動詞

形容詞

関連

使い方

frequency

Extremely frequent in India and among the global Indian diaspora.

よくある間違い
  • Mera Hindi achha hai. Meri Hindi achhi hai.

    Hindi is a feminine noun, so the possessive pronoun and adjective must be feminine.

  • Confusing Hindi with Hindu. Hindi (Language), Hindu (Person/Religion).

    One is a linguistic category, the other is a religious/cultural one.

  • Mujhe Hindi pata hai. Mujhe Hindi aati hai.

    Use 'aati hai' (comes to me) for skills like languages, not 'pata hai' (to know a fact).

  • Pronouncing 'Hindi' with a hard English 'd'. Use a soft dental 'd'.

    The English 'd' is alveolar, while the Hindi 'd' is dental.

  • Writing Hindi without the top line. Always include the shirorekha.

    The top line is an integral part of the Devanagari script.

ヒント

Gender Matters

Always remember Hindi is feminine. Say 'Meri Hindi' not 'Mera Hindi'.

Soft 'D'

The 'd' in Hindi is dental. Touch your tongue to your teeth, not the roof of your mouth.

The Top Line

Don't forget the horizontal line on top of Hindi words; it connects the letters into a single unit.

Sanskrit Roots

Many formal Hindi words come from Sanskrit. If you know some Sanskrit, Hindi vocabulary becomes easier.

Watch Movies

Bollywood is your best friend for learning conversational Hindi and understanding cultural context.

News vs. Movies

News uses formal Hindi, while movies use colloquial Hindustani. Listen to both to be well-rounded.

Practice Daily

Writing the Devanagari script daily helps in muscle memory. Start with basic vowels and consonants.

Don't Fear Mistakes

Native speakers appreciate the effort. Even if your gender agreement is wrong, you will be understood.

Use Apps

Language apps are great for building a daily habit and learning basic vocabulary like 'Hindi'.

Regional Variations

Be aware that Hindi sounds different in Delhi, Bihar, or Mumbai. Stay open to these variations.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'Hint' of 'India' - Hin-di. It's the language that gives you a hint of India's soul.

視覚的連想

Imagine a bright red 'Bindi' (the dot on the forehead) and associate it with 'Hindi' (the language with the dot/anusvara).

Word Web

India Language Devanagari Bollywood Namaste Sanskrit Urdu Culture

チャレンジ

Try to say 'Main Hindi seekhta hoon' five times fast without making the 'd' sound like an English 'd'.

語源

The word 'Hindi' comes from the Persian word 'Hind', which refers to the land of the Indus River. The suffix '-i' was added to denote the language of that land.

元の意味: Language of India / Land of the Indus.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Indo-Aryan.

文化的な背景

Be aware of the linguistic diversity in India; not everyone in South or Northeast India speaks Hindi, and some may have strong feelings about its promotion.

English speakers often find Hindi sounds challenging but the grammar familiar due to shared Indo-European roots.

Bollywood movies The works of Munshi Premchand The poetry of Harivansh Rai Bachchan

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Language Class

  • हिन्दी में क्या कहते हैं?
  • मुझे समझ नहीं आया।
  • फिर से बोलिए।
  • हिन्दी व्याकरण कठिन है।

Travel in India

  • क्या आपको हिन्दी आती है?
  • मैं थोड़ी हिन्दी बोलता हूँ।
  • हिन्दी में बात करें?
  • नमस्ते!

Watching Movies

  • यह हिन्दी फिल्म है।
  • गाने बहुत अच्छे हैं।
  • बिना सबटाइटल के।
  • डबिंग अच्छी है।

Official Work

  • हिन्दी में आवेदन।
  • राजभाषा विभाग।
  • हिन्दी टाइपिंग।
  • सरकारी काम।

Social Media

  • हिन्दी पोस्ट।
  • हिन्दी कमेंट।
  • हिन्दी कीबोर्ड।
  • हिंग्लिश।

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आप हिन्दी बोलते हैं?"

"आपने हिन्दी कहाँ से सीखी?"

"हिन्दी में आपका पसंदीदा शब्द कौन सा है?"

"क्या आपको हिन्दी फिल्में देखना पसंद है?"

"हिन्दी सीखना आपके लिए कैसा रहा?"

日記のテーマ

आज मैंने हिन्दी में कौन से नए शब्द सीखे?

मुझे हिन्दी भाषा क्यों पसंद है?

हिन्दी सीखने में मुझे क्या कठिनाई आ रही है?

मेरा पसंदीदा हिन्दी गाना कौन सा है और क्यों?

अगर मैं भारत जाऊँगा, तो मैं हिन्दी का प्रयोग कैसे करूँगा?

よくある質問

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For English speakers, the script and gender system take effort, but the phonetic nature of the language makes reading and speaking predictable once learned.

Spoken Hindi and Urdu are very similar (Hindustani). However, Hindi uses the Devanagari script and Sanskrit-derived formal words, while Urdu uses the Perso-Arabic script and Persian/Arabic formal words.

Hindi is the official language of the Union of India, but India does not have a single 'national language' as per the Constitution; it has 22 scheduled languages.

While many people in South India understand some Hindi due to movies, English or the local state language (like Tamil or Kannada) is often preferred for communication.

In Hindi grammar, most words ending in the long 'i' sound are categorized as feminine. This is a grammatical rule and doesn't reflect the 'nature' of the language.

Hinglish is a blend of Hindi and English. It is very common in urban India, where people mix English nouns and verbs into Hindi sentence structures.

It is written as हिन्दी or हिंदी. Both are correct, though the version with the dot (anusvara) is more common in modern printing.

Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14th to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India in 1949.

No, Bollywood usually uses 'Hindustani', which is a mix of Hindi, Urdu, and English, to reach the widest possible audience.

Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, which is also used for Sanskrit, Marathi, and Nepali.

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Write a sentence in Hindi saying 'I learn Hindi'.

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Write a sentence in Hindi saying 'Hindi is a good language'.

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Write a sentence in Hindi saying 'I like Hindi songs'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'What is this called in Hindi?'

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Translate to Hindi: 'I know a little Hindi.'

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Write a sentence about why you are learning Hindi.

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Translate to Hindi: 'Hindi is the official language of India.'

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about Hindi Diwas.

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Translate to Hindi: 'I watch Hindi movies without subtitles.'

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Write a sentence using the word 'Shuddh Hindi'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'Hindi grammar is interesting.'

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Write a sentence about your Hindi teacher.

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Translate to Hindi: 'Can you speak in Hindi?'

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Write a sentence using 'Hindi Sahitya'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'My mother tongue is not Hindi.'

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Write a sentence using 'Hindi Lipi'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'Hindi is spoken in many countries.'

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Write a sentence about a Hindi book you read.

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Translate to Hindi: 'I want to speak Hindi fluently.'

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Write a sentence using 'Hindi-Bhashi'.

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Pronounce 'हिन्दी' correctly.

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Say 'I speak Hindi' in Hindi.

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Ask 'Do you know Hindi?' in Hindi.

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Say 'I am learning Hindi' in Hindi.

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Say 'Hindi is easy' in Hindi.

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Ask 'What is this in Hindi?' while pointing at an object.

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Say 'I like Hindi movies' in Hindi.

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Say 'My Hindi is not good' in Hindi.

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Say 'Happy Hindi Day' in Hindi.

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Say 'I want to learn pure Hindi' in Hindi.

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Say 'Hindi is a beautiful language' in Hindi.

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Say 'I listen to Hindi songs every day' in Hindi.

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Say 'Please speak in Hindi' in Hindi.

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Say 'Hindi is spoken in India' in Hindi.

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Say 'I am reading a Hindi book' in Hindi.

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Say 'Hindi grammar is difficult' in Hindi.

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Say 'I can write in Hindi' in Hindi.

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Say 'Hindi is my favorite subject' in Hindi.

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Say 'I understand Hindi a little' in Hindi.

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Say 'Hindi connects people' in Hindi.

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Listen and identify the word: 'हिन्दी'.

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Listen to the sentence: 'मुझे हिन्दी आती है।' What does it mean?

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Listen to the question: 'क्या आप हिन्दी बोलते हैं?' What is the speaker asking?

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Listen to the phrase: 'हिन्दी में'। What does it mean?

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Listen to the sentence: 'हिन्दी दिवस कब है?' What is the speaker asking?

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Listen to the word: 'व्याकरण'। What does it mean?

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Listen to the sentence: 'मेरी हिन्दी अच्छी नहीं है।' Is the speaker confident?

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Listen to the sentence: 'वह हिन्दी पढ़ाती है।' What is her job?

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Listen to the word: 'साहित्य'। What does it mean?

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Listen to the sentence: 'हिन्दी भारत की राजभाषा है।' What is Hindi's status?

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Listen to the sentence: 'इसे हिन्दी में क्या कहते हैं?' What is the speaker doing?

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Listen to the word: 'देवनागरी'। What is it?

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Listen to the sentence: 'मुझे हिन्दी फिल्में पसंद हैं।' What does the speaker like?

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Listen to the sentence: 'हिन्दी सीखना मज़ेदार है।' What is fun?

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Listen to the sentence: 'वह शुद्ध हिन्दी बोलता है।' How does he speak?

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