Meaning
A polite response when someone thanks you.
Cultural Background
It is common to offer a glass of water immediately after saying 'Swagat'. In offices, 'Swagat' is often written on banners for new employees. Guests are treated as gods, so the welcome is very elaborate.
Smile!
Hindi is a warm language. Always smile when saying 'Aapka swagat hai'.
Gestures
Combine with a slight bow or Namaste for extra politeness.
Meaning
A polite response when someone thanks you.
Smile!
Hindi is a warm language. Always smile when saying 'Aapka swagat hai'.
Gestures
Combine with a slight bow or Namaste for extra politeness.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to welcome a guest?
___ स्वागत है।
Use the formal possessive 'Aapka' for polite welcoming.
Complete the sentence.
हमारे घर में ___ स्वागत है।
You are welcoming the guest, so use 'your' (Aapka).
Match the register.
Match formal vs informal.
Aapka is for elders/strangers, Tumhara for friends.
What do you say when a guest enters?
Guest: Hello! Host: ____.
This is the standard greeting for a guest.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ स्वागत है।
Use the formal possessive 'Aapka' for polite welcoming.
हमारे घर में ___ स्वागत है।
You are welcoming the guest, so use 'your' (Aapka).
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Aapka is for elders/strangers, Tumhara for friends.
Guest: Hello! Host: ____.
This is the standard greeting for a guest.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but use 'Tumhara swagat hai' for a closer friend.
Yes, 'Aapka swagat hai' can be used in formal emails.
It is the verb 'is', required to complete the sentence.
Yes, it's common on signs or banners.
No, the phrase remains the same for men and women.
It's still understandable, but less polite.
Use 'Aap sabka swagat hai'.
Yes, very frequently in family dramas.
Related Phrases
नमस्ते
similarHello
धन्यवाद
contrastThank you
सुस्वागतम
builds onVery welcome
