B1 Expression Formal

आपका क्या नाम है?

aapka kya naam hai?

What is your name?

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Meaning

A standard question to ask someone's personal name.

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Cultural Background

Respect is paramount; always use 'aap'. Business cards are often exchanged after this question.

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Use 'Ji'

Add 'Ji' for extra respect.

Meaning

A standard question to ask someone's personal name.

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Use 'Ji'

Add 'Ji' for extra respect.

Test Yourself

Which is the most formal?

How to ask a stranger's name?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आपका क्या नाम है?

Aapka is the formal pronoun.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most formal? Choose A1

How to ask a stranger's name?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आपका क्या नाम है?

Aapka is the formal pronoun.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds too formal.

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