I Speak Hindi

 

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Abhi writes regarding our conversation with Sandeep and Meenakshi from Feb. 20, 2010:
I loved this episode, especially the more ‘advanced’ answers that were given in regards to her girl friend’s reasons for not drinking coffee or tea. I can not wait for the follow-up lesson. Bahut Shukriya!

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This is the second of four follow up lessons on the Feb. 20, 2010 episode Conversation with Sandeep and Meenakshi.  Today we will go over the questions and answers about what work people do.
 
Nathan: आप क्या काम करते हैं?  (aap kyaa kaam kar-te hain?) – What work do you do?
Sandeep:  आप क्या काम करती हैं?  [...]

 

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This is the first of four follow up lessons on the Feb. 20, 2010 episode Conversation with Sandeep and Meenakshi.  This one will be about asking about people’s names and answering those questions.  The next one will be about asking about people’s work.  The third one will be about asking if people are vegetarians.  And [...]

 

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Today we have Sandeep and Meenakshi on the show.
First I asked Sandeep about himself and his wife.  Here are the questions that I asked Sandeep.  (Find Hindi speakers to practice them with.)
आपका नाम क्या है?  (Aap-kaa naam kyaa hai?) – What is your name?
आपकी पत्नी का नाम क्या है?  (aap-ki put-nii kaa naam kyaa hai?) [...]

 

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Today we had my nieces visit us (Meena-ji’s and Naraindas-ji’s grand daughters.)  I thought it would be good to record an episode with them.
They know a Hindi phrase that is an expression of surprise.
अरे बाप रे बाप
(a-re baap re baap)

Review of basic Hindi phrases

What is your name?
आपका नाम क्या है?
(aap-kaa [...]