One of the fastest ways to improve your spoken English is to learn ready-made sentences for everyday situations. Instead of building sentences word by word (which causes hesitation), you can pull out complete phrases that native speakers use naturally.
What This Guide Provides: 100 essential English sentences with Hindi translations, organized by real-life situations. Each sentence includes the context where you would use it and a natural Hindi equivalent. Use this as your daily practice reference.
For more sentence frameworks, see our 50 Sentence Starters guide.
How to Use This List
- Pick one category per day that matches your daily needs
- Read each sentence aloud 3 times to build muscle memory
- Practice the Hindi-to-English direction: Cover the English column and try to say the sentence from the Hindi meaning
- Use at least 3 sentences in real life or AI practice that day
- Review previous days' sentences weekly to prevent forgetting
Greetings & Small Talk (1-15)
| # | English | Hindi (हिंदी) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How have you been? | आप कैसे रहे हैं? | Meeting someone after a long time |
| 2 | It is nice to see you again. | आपसे दोबारा मिलकर अच्छा लगा। | Reconnecting with someone |
| 3 | What have you been up to lately? | आजकल क्या चल रहा है? | Casual catch-up |
| 4 | I hope you are doing well. | मुझे उम्मीद है आप ठीक हैं। | Formal/semi-formal greeting |
| 5 | The weather is really nice today, is it not? | आज मौसम बहुत अच्छा है, है ना? | Starting small talk |
| 6 | It was lovely talking to you. | आपसे बात करके अच्छा लगा। | Ending a conversation politely |
| 7 | Please give my regards to your family. | अपने परिवार को मेरा नमस्कार कहिए। | Formal farewell |
| 8 | Take care of yourself. | अपना ख्याल रखिए। | Saying goodbye warmly |
| 9 | Let us catch up soon. | जल्दी मिलते हैं। | Promising to meet again |
| 10 | How is your family doing? | आपका परिवार कैसा है? | Showing care in conversation |
| 11 | I have heard a lot about you. | मैंने आपके बारे में बहुत सुना है। | Meeting someone for the first time |
| 12 | It is a pleasure to meet you. | आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई। | Formal first meeting |
| 13 | Where are you from originally? | आप मूल रूप से कहाँ के हैं? | Getting to know someone |
| 14 | I am sorry, I did not catch your name. | माफ कीजिए, मैंने आपका नाम नहीं सुना। | Asking someone to repeat their name |
| 15 | It has been ages since we last met. | हम पिछली बार मिले, बहुत समय हो गया। | Reuniting after a long gap |
Office & Workplace (16-30)
| # | English | Hindi (हिंदी) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Could you please send me the report by end of day? | क्या आप आज शाम तक मुझे रिपोर्ट भेज सकते हैं? | Requesting work deliverables |
| 17 | I will get back to you on this. | मैं इस बारे में आपको बाद में बताऊंगा। | Buying time to respond |
| 18 | Let me check and confirm. | मुझे जाँच करके बताने दीजिए। | Promising to verify information |
| 19 | I completely agree with your point. | मैं आपकी बात से पूरी तरह सहमत हूँ। | Supporting a colleague in a meeting |
| 20 | Could we schedule a quick call to discuss this? | क्या हम इस पर बात करने के लिए एक कॉल लगा सकते हैं? | Requesting a discussion |
| 21 | I appreciate your help with this. | इसमें आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद। | Thanking a colleague |
| 22 | I am running a bit behind schedule. | मुझे थोड़ी देरी हो रही है। | Admitting a delay professionally |
| 23 | Let me walk you through the process. | मैं आपको प्रक्रिया समझाता हूँ। | Explaining a workflow |
| 24 | I have a quick question regarding the project. | मेरा प्रोजेक्ट के बारे में एक छोटा सा सवाल है। | Starting a work inquiry |
| 25 | Could you give me an update on this? | क्या आप मुझे इसका अपडेट दे सकते हैं? | Requesting a status update |
| 26 | I think we should prioritize this task. | मुझे लगता है हमें इस काम को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए। | Suggesting priorities |
| 27 | Let us circle back to this later. | इस पर बाद में वापस आते हैं। | Postponing a discussion |
| 28 | I will keep you posted on the progress. | मैं आपको प्रगति की जानकारी देता रहूंगा। | Promising regular updates |
| 29 | Is there anything else you need from me? | क्या आपको मुझसे और कुछ चाहिए? | Offering further help |
| 30 | Thank you for bringing this to my attention. | इसे मेरे ध्यान में लाने के लिए धन्यवाद। | Acknowledging important information |
Shopping & Bargaining (31-45)
| # | English | Hindi (हिंदी) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | How much does this cost? | इसकी कीमत क्या है? | Asking price |
| 32 | Is there any discount available? | क्या कोई छूट मिलेगी? | Asking for discount |
| 33 | Do you have this in a different size? | क्या यह दूसरे साइज़ में है? | Clothing shopping |
| 34 | I am just looking, thank you. | मैं बस देख रहा हूँ, धन्यवाद। | Browsing without buying |
| 35 | Can I try this on? | क्या मैं यह पहनकर देख सकता हूँ? | Requesting trial room |
| 36 | Do you accept card payment? | क्या आप कार्ड से पेमेंट लेते हैं? | Payment method inquiry |
| 37 | Could you give me a better price? | क्या आप कुछ कम कर सकते हैं? | Polite bargaining |
| 38 | I will take this one. | मैं यह ले लूँगा। | Making a purchase decision |
| 39 | What is the return policy? | वापसी की नीति क्या है? | Before making a purchase |
| 40 | Is this the latest model? | क्या यह लेटेस्ट मॉडल है? | Electronics shopping |
| 41 | Could you wrap this as a gift? | क्या आप इसे गिफ्ट पैक कर सकते हैं? | Gift shopping |
| 42 | I think this is too expensive. | मुझे लगता है यह बहुत महंगा है। | Expressing price concern |
| 43 | Do you have anything similar but cheaper? | क्या इसके जैसा कुछ सस्ता है? | Looking for alternatives |
| 44 | The billing counter is quite crowded. | बिलिंग काउंटर पर बहुत भीड़ है। | Commenting on the situation |
| 45 | Thank you, I will come back later. | धन्यवाद, मैं बाद में आऊंगा। | Leaving without buying |
Travel & Directions (46-60)
| # | English | Hindi (हिंदी) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Excuse me, how do I get to the railway station? | माफ कीजिए, रेलवे स्टेशन कैसे जाऊं? | Asking for directions |
| 47 | Is this the right way to the airport? | क्या यह एयरपोर्ट का सही रास्ता है? | Confirming directions |
| 48 | How far is it from here? | यहाँ से कितना दूर है? | Asking about distance |
| 49 | Could you drop me at this address? | क्या आप मुझे इस पते पर छोड़ सकते हैं? | Giving instructions to a driver |
| 50 | I would like to book a room for two nights. | मैं दो रातों के लिए कमरा बुक करना चाहूंगा। | Hotel booking |
| 51 | What time does the train depart? | ट्रेन कितने बजे जाएगी? | Train inquiry |
| 52 | Is there a direct bus to the city centre? | क्या शहर के केंद्र के लिए सीधी बस है? | Bus travel |
| 53 | Could you please speak a little slower? | क्या आप थोड़ा धीरे बोल सकते हैं? | When you cannot understand someone |
| 54 | I seem to be lost. Can you help me? | मुझे लगता है मैं रास्ता भूल गया हूँ। क्या आप मदद कर सकते हैं? | Asking for help when lost |
| 55 | Where can I find a good restaurant nearby? | यहाँ पास में अच्छा रेस्टोरेंट कहाँ मिलेगा? | Looking for food options |
| 56 | Is this seat taken? | क्या यह सीट खाली है? | Public transport or waiting area |
| 57 | The flight has been delayed by two hours. | फ्लाइट दो घंटे देरी से है। | Sharing travel information |
| 58 | Could you recommend a good place to visit? | क्या आप घूमने के लिए अच्छी जगह बता सकते हैं? | Tourism inquiry |
| 59 | I need a taxi to the hotel. | मुझे होटल जाने के लिए टैक्सी चाहिए। | Requesting transport |
| 60 | Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. | शानदार मेहमाननवाज़ी के लिए धन्यवाद। | Thanking a host |
Phone Conversations (61-70)
| # | English | Hindi (हिंदी) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Hello, may I speak to Mr. Sharma? | हेलो, क्या मैं श्री शर्मा से बात कर सकता हूँ? | Formal phone opening |
| 62 | I am calling regarding your recent email. | मैं आपके हालिया ईमेल के बारे में कॉल कर रहा हूँ। | Professional follow-up call |
| 63 | Could you hold on for a moment, please? | क्या आप एक पल रुक सकते हैं? | Putting someone on hold |
| 64 | I am sorry, I think you have the wrong number. | माफ कीजिए, मुझे लगता है आपने गलत नंबर लगाया है। | Wrong number response |
| 65 | Could you please repeat that? | क्या आप दोबारा कह सकते हैं? | When you miss something |
| 66 | I will call you back in 10 minutes. | मैं 10 मिनट में आपको वापस कॉल करता हूँ। | Promising a callback |
| 67 | The connection is breaking up. Can you hear me? | कनेक्शन कट रहा है। क्या आप मुझे सुन पा रहे हैं? | Poor connection |
| 68 | Let me transfer your call to the concerned department. | मैं आपका कॉल संबंधित विभाग को ट्रांसफर करता हूँ। | Redirecting a call |
| 69 | I just wanted to follow up on our conversation. | मैं बस हमारी पिछली बातचीत के बारे में फॉलो-अप कर रहा था। | Follow-up call |
| 70 | Thank you for your time. Have a good day. | आपके समय के लिए धन्यवाद। आपका दिन शुभ हो। | Ending a professional call |
Expressing Opinions & Feelings (86-100)
| # | English | Hindi (हिंदी) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | In my opinion, we should try a different approach. | मेरे विचार में, हमें एक अलग तरीका आज़माना चाहिए। | Sharing your viewpoint |
| 87 | I see your point, but I think differently. | मैं आपकी बात समझता हूँ, लेकिन मेरा विचार अलग है। | Polite disagreement |
| 88 | I am really excited about this opportunity. | मैं इस अवसर को लेकर बहुत उत्साहित हूँ। | Expressing enthusiasm |
| 89 | I am a bit worried about the deadline. | मुझे डेडलाइन की थोड़ी चिंता है। | Expressing concern |
| 90 | That makes perfect sense to me. | यह मुझे बिल्कुल सही लगता है। | Agreeing with an explanation |
| 91 | I did not quite understand. Could you explain again? | मुझे पूरी तरह समझ नहीं आया। क्या आप दोबारा समझा सकते हैं? | Asking for clarification |
| 92 | To be honest, I was not expecting this. | सच कहूँ तो, मुझे इसकी उम्मीद नहीं थी। | Expressing surprise |
| 93 | I strongly believe we can achieve this. | मुझे पूरा विश्वास है कि हम यह कर सकते हैं। | Expressing confidence |
| 94 | I feel that we need more time to prepare. | मुझे लगता है कि हमें तैयारी के लिए और समय चाहिए। | Expressing a need |
| 95 | I am grateful for your support. | आपके सहयोग के लिए आभारी हूँ। | Expressing gratitude formally |
| 96 | I must admit, I made a mistake. | मुझे मानना होगा, मैंने गलती की। | Admitting an error |
| 97 | I would prefer to work on this tomorrow. | मैं इस पर कल काम करना पसंद करूंगा। | Stating a preference |
| 98 | I am curious to know more about this project. | मैं इस प्रोजेक्ट के बारे में और जानना चाहता हूँ। | Showing interest |
| 99 | I am confident that things will work out. | मुझे भरोसा है कि सब ठीक हो जाएगा। | Expressing optimism |
| 100 | It has been a pleasure working with you. | आपके साथ काम करके खुशी हुई। | Professional farewell |
Practice Tips
- Learn 5-7 sentences per day, not all 100 at once
- Say each sentence aloud — reading silently does not build speaking skills
- Create your own variations: Change the sentences to match your life ("Could you send me the report?" → "Could you send me the document?")
- Practice with AI: Use these sentences in real conversations with TalkDrill to build automatic recall
- Review weekly: Spend 10 minutes every Sunday reviewing all the sentences from the past week
For a structured approach to building sentence frameworks beyond memorization, explore our 50 Sentence Starters guide and our daily practice routine.
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Social Situations (71-85)