Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| स्वागत है | svāgat hai | |
| स्वागतम | svāgtam | /sʋɑːɡ.t̪əm/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| स्वागत | svāgat | /sʋɑː.ɡət̪/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| पधारो | padhāro | |
| अभ्यर्थना | abhyarthanā |
The phrase is primarily used as a greeting to welcome someone upon their arrival at a location, similar to being a host. Note that while 'welcome' in English is often used to respond to 'thank you', स्वागत है is used for receiving guests. You can also use the expression हमारे यहां आपका स्वागत है to say 'You are welcome at our place.' For a more active sense of affirming or greeting an arrival, the verb अभिनंदन can be used.
What does it mean word for word?
The word स्वागत is a noun meaning 'welcome' or 'reception'.
Which one should you use?
स्वागतम and स्वागत है can both be used to express the act of welcoming someone. पधारो is a specific way to welcome someone. अभ्यर्थना is another related term for a greeting or welcome.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When greeting someone formally or politely, the standard phrase is आपका स्वागत है. For friends or those of lower social status, the phrase changes to तुम्हारा स्वागत है.
How do you pronounce it?
svāgat hai
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian culture, the act of welcoming guests is tied to the belief that अतिथि देवो भव, meaning 'the guest is God'.
- The verb अभिनंदन is used for welcoming someone in a way that doubles as a congratulation, often seen during award ceremonies or official receptions.
- The word स्वागत is a compound of 'su' meaning 'good' and 'āgata' meaning 'arrived', literally translating to 'a good arrival'.
Examples in context
- तातोएबा पर आपका स्वागत है।Welcome to Tatoeba!This sentence shows how to use स्वागत है to welcome someone to a specific platform.Tatoeba #12396108 by Saumya, translation #1205289 by bart
- जापान में आपका स्वागत है।Welcome to Japan.This sentence shows how to use स्वागत है to welcome someone to a country.Tatoeba #485762 by minshirui, translation #281616 by CN
- हमारी पहली इतालवी क्लास में आपका स्वागत है।Welcome to our first Italian class.This sentence shows how to use स्वागत है to welcome someone to a class.Tatoeba #3788732 by RadiumCat, translation #4910093 by yashtib1995
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Example conversation
Aditya welcomes Anjali to his new home.
- आदित्य Adityaअंजलि, मेरे नए घर में आपका स्वागत है।Anjali, mere naye ghar mein aapka swagat hai.Anjali, welcome to my new home.
- अंजलि Anjaliशुक्रिया, घर बहुत सुंदर है!Shukriya, ghar bahut sundar hai!Thank you, the house is very beautiful!
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवाद! अंदर आइये और बैठिये।Dhanyavad! Andar aaiye aur baithiye.Thank you! Please come inside and sit.
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, मैं अभी आती हूँ।Haan, main abhi aati hoon.Yes, I am coming now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome” translations and entries स्वागतम, स्वागत, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
