कृपया
kripayāformal, written
In Hindi कृपया (kripayā) is the formal word for "please". In daily speech many people simply say प्लीज़ (plīz). It is also called मेहरबानी करके (meharbānī karke).
Meaning: polite request word (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| कृपया | kripayā | formal, written |
| मेहरबानी करके | meharbānī karke | polite |
| प्लीज़ | plīz | casual, everyday |
कृपया appears on signs and announcements, for example कृपया शांत रहें (kripayā shānt rahen), "please stay quiet".
How does it change in a sentence?
Hindi often shows politeness through the verb ending instead of a separate word. दीजिए (dījie) already means "please give", so पानी दीजिए is a polite request.
Did you know?
- The word कृपया comes from Sanskrit कृपा (kripā), meaning grace or kindness.
Examples in context
- कृपया यहाँ बैठिए।Kripayā yahān baiṭhie.Please sit here.
- प्लीज़, मेरी मदद कर दो।Plīz, merī madad kar do.Please, help me.
Example conversation
A guest asks the hotel receptionist for help in Agra.
- Guestकृपया मुझे एक कमरा दिखाइए।Kripayā mujhe ek kamrā dikhāie.Please show me a room.
- Receptionistजी ज़रूर, इधर आइए।Jī zarūr, idhar āie.Yes of course, come this way.
- Guestधन्यवाद।Dhanyawād.Thank you.
