Indian

A bowl is कटोरा (katora) in Hindi, and the smaller one is कटोरी (katori). Which word you choose depends on size.

The Hindi way to say okay is ठीक है (ṭhīk hai). It means “it is fine” or “all right” and is used in agreement every day.

In Hindi a shoe is जूता (jūtā), and shoes are जूते (jūte). Shoes are usually talked about in pairs, so the plural is the more common form.

The friendly English word “mate” for a friend is दोस्त (dost) in Hindi.

The usual way to ask for money is मुझे पैसे भेजो (mujhe paise bhejo), which suits friends and family.

Delicious in Hindi is स्वादिष्ट (svādiṣṭ).

To greet a guest, say नमस्ते, आपका स्वागत है (namaste, āpkā svāgat hai), meaning “hello, you are welcome here”. स्वागत (svāgat) is the word for welcome.

In India मटन (maṭan) is the common word for mutton in Hindi too, and it usually means goat meat.

To introduce yourself say नमस्ते, मेरा नाम … है (namaste, merā nām … hai) and put your name in the blank. A shorter way is मैं … हूँ (maiṃ …

In Hindi quiet is शांत (shānt) for a calm place or person, and चुप (chup) for someone who stays silent.