Meaning
Expressing satisfaction or happiness about something.
Cultural Background
It is common to add 'ji' after the name of the person you are meeting for added respect. In corporate settings, this is often followed by a firm handshake. When meeting elders, it is polite to combine this with a slight bow or 'Namaste'.
Smile while saying it
Hindi speakers value non-verbal cues. A smile makes this phrase much more authentic.
Use with 'Aap'
Always pair this with 'Aap' (formal you) when meeting someone for the first time to show respect.
Meaning
Expressing satisfaction or happiness about something.
Smile while saying it
Hindi speakers value non-verbal cues. A smile makes this phrase much more authentic.
Use with 'Aap'
Always pair this with 'Aap' (formal you) when meeting someone for the first time to show respect.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form.
___ मिलकर मुझे खुशी हुई।
The postposition 'se' is required with 'milna'.
Fill in the blank.
यह खबर सुनकर मुझे ___ खुशी हुई।
'Bahut' is used to intensify the feeling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I got the job!' B: '___'
This is the appropriate response to good news.
Match the emotion to the phrase.
Match 'Happiness' with the correct Hindi word.
Khushi means happiness.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ मिलकर मुझे खुशी हुई।
The postposition 'se' is required with 'milna'.
यह खबर सुनकर मुझे ___ खुशी हुई।
'Bahut' is used to intensify the feeling.
A: 'I got the job!' B: '___'
This is the appropriate response to good news.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Khushi means happiness.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but you can drop the 'Mujhe' and just say 'Khushi hui' for a more casual tone.
No, 'Mujhe khushi hui' is gender-neutral.
Add 'bahut' (very) or 'atyant' (extremely) before 'khushi'.
Yes, it is very common in professional Hindi emails.
It is neutral-formal, suitable for almost all situations.
'Khushi' is a feminine noun, so the verb 'hona' must agree with it.
You can, but it means 'I am happy' (state), whereas 'hui' means 'I felt happy' (event).
Yes, it is standard Hindi understood across the country.
Related Phrases
Achha laga
similarIt felt good
Bahut achha
builds onVery good
Dhanyavad
similarThank you
