This article gives you 100 daily use English sentences with Hindi meaning, grouped by situation: greetings, home, office, asking for help, shopping, travel, phone calls, feelings, polite requests and goodbyes. Each sentence shows the Hindi meaning in Devanagari and the moment you would actually say it. It is exactly 100 sentences, with no padding, checked against the PDF. You can also download the whole list as a free printable PDF, with a 10-day practice tracker, and keep it on your phone.
Learn five sentences a day, say them aloud, and use one in a real conversation the same day. That is the whole method, and it works for complete beginners (Pre-A1 to A2) who understand some English but hesitate to speak it.
Why should you learn daily use English sentences instead of single words?
Knowing the words help, you and please is not the same as being able to say “Can you help me, please?” quickly when a stranger is waiting. Daily use sentences give you ready-made patterns, so you respond without building each sentence from scratch. If you want the grammar behind the patterns, our guide to English grammar sentence structure explains how a simple sentence is put together, but you do not need it to start.
For Hindi-first learners, seeing the Hindi meaning next to the English sentence makes the first step easier. The goal is not to translate forever. The goal is to learn the pattern, say it a few times, and then use the English sentence on its own.
What are the 100 most useful English sentences for daily use?
The 100 most useful daily use English sentences are short, polite and practical: greetings such as “How are you?”, home sentences such as “The food is ready”, office sentences such as “I am working on it”, help requests such as “Please speak slowly”, and goodbyes such as “Take care”. The full list below is grouped into ten situations, with Hindi meanings and a note on when to use each one.
What are some simple English sentences for greetings and introductions?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good morning. | सुप्रभात। / गुड मॉर्निंग। | Before noon |
| 2 | Good afternoon. | नमस्कार। / शुभ दोपहर। | Midday greeting |
| 3 | Good evening. | शुभ संध्या। / गुड ईवनिंग। | After sunset |
| 4 | How are you? | आप कैसे हैं? | Meeting anyone |
| 5 | I am fine, thank you. | मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद। | Replying to “How are you?” |
| 6 | Long time no see. | बहुत दिनों बाद मिले। | Running into someone |
| 7 | Nice to meet you. | आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा। | First time meeting |
| 8 | What is your name? | आपका नाम क्या है? | Asking politely |
| 9 | My name is Rahul. | मेरा नाम राहुल है। | Introducing yourself |
| 10 | Where are you from? | आप कहाँ से हैं? | Making conversation |
Practice tip: Replace “Rahul” with your own name and say sentence 9 aloud several times.
What are some simple English sentences used at home?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | I am at home. | मैं घर पर हूँ। | Answering the phone |
| 12 | I am getting ready. | मैं तैयार हो रहा हूँ। / तैयार हो रही हूँ। | Someone is waiting |
| 13 | Please come inside. | कृपया अंदर आइए। | Welcoming a guest |
| 14 | Please sit down. | कृपया बैठ जाइए। | Offering a seat |
| 15 | Please switch off the fan. | कृपया पंखा बंद कर दीजिए। | Leaving a room |
| 16 | I need some rest. | मुझे थोड़ा आराम चाहिए। | End of a long day |
| 17 | Did you eat something? | क्या तुमने कुछ खाया? | Checking on someone |
| 18 | I am making breakfast. | मैं नाश्ता बना रहा हूँ। / बना रही हूँ। | Morning at home |
| 19 | The food is ready. | खाना तैयार है। | Calling everyone to eat |
| 20 | I will be back soon. | मैं जल्दी वापस आऊँगा। / आऊँगी। | Leaving the house |
Practice tip: Say sentences 17 to 19 in the kitchen tonight. Family is the easiest audience to practise with.
Which English sentences are useful at the office?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | I am going to work. | मैं काम पर जा रहा हूँ। / जा रही हूँ। | Leaving in the morning |
| 22 | I have a meeting today. | आज मेरी मीटिंग है। | Explaining your day |
| 23 | I am working on it. | मैं इस पर काम कर रहा हूँ। / कर रही हूँ। | Asked for a status |
| 24 | I will finish it today. | मैं इसे आज पूरा कर दूँगा। / कर दूँगी। | Committing to a deadline |
| 25 | I need one more day. | मुझे एक दिन और चाहिए। | Asking for more time |
| 26 | Could you explain this? | क्या आप इसे समझा सकते हैं? | You did not follow |
| 27 | I have a question. | मेरा एक सवाल है। | In a meeting |
| 28 | I understand. | मैं समझ गया। / समझ गई। | Confirming |
| 29 | I don’t understand. | मुझे समझ नहीं आया। | Ask before it is too late |
| 30 | Let me check and get back to you. | मैं देखकर आपको बताता हूँ। / बताती हूँ। | You are not sure yet |
Practice tip: The pattern “I am working on…” works with any task: the report, the presentation, the project.
Which English sentences can you use when asking for help?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Can you help me? | क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं? | Anywhere, with anyone |
| 32 | Please help me. | कृपया मेरी मदद कीजिए। | More urgent |
| 33 | Can you show me? | क्या आप मुझे दिखा सकते हैं? | You need a demonstration |
| 34 | Can you repeat that, please? | क्या आप उसे दोबारा कह सकते हैं? | You missed it |
| 35 | Please speak slowly. | कृपया धीरे बोलिए। | They are speaking too fast |
| 36 | Sorry, I did not catch that. | माफ़ कीजिए, मैं समझ नहीं पाया। / नहीं पाई। | On a call or in noise |
| 37 | What does this mean? | इसका क्या मतलब है? | A new word or form |
| 38 | How do I do this? | मैं यह कैसे करूँ? | Asking for steps |
| 39 | Where can I find it? | यह मुझे कहाँ मिलेगा? | Looking for something |
| 40 | Thank you for your help. | आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद। | Closing the request |
Practice tip: You do not need big words to be understood. “Can you help me?” works everywhere.
What English sentences can you use while shopping?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | How much is this? | यह कितने का है? | Any shop |
| 42 | Can you reduce the price a little? | थोड़ा कम कर दीजिए। | Bargaining |
| 43 | Do you have this in another size? | क्या यह दूसरे साइज़ में है? | Clothes or shoes |
| 44 | Do you have another colour? | क्या इसका कोई दूसरा रंग है? | Choosing |
| 45 | I like this one. | मुझे यह पसंद है। | Narrowing down |
| 46 | I don’t like this one. | मुझे यह पसंद नहीं है। | Saying no politely |
| 47 | Can I try this on? | क्या मैं इसे पहनकर देख सकता हूँ? / सकती हूँ? | Before buying clothes |
| 48 | Please give me the bill. | कृपया बिल दे दीजिए। | After choosing |
| 49 | I will take this. | मैं यह ले लूँगा। / ले लूँगी। | Deciding |
| 50 | Do you accept UPI? | क्या आप UPI लेते हैं? | Before paying |
Practice tip: Use sentence 41 at the next shop you visit, even if you already know the price.
Which English sentences are useful when travelling?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Where is the railway station? | रेलवे स्टेशन कहाँ है? | Asking a stranger |
| 52 | Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? | In a new area |
| 53 | How can I get there? | मैं वहाँ कैसे पहुँचूँ? | Asking for the route |
| 54 | Is it far from here? | क्या यह यहाँ से दूर है? | Checking distance |
| 55 | How long will it take? | इसमें कितना समय लगेगा? | Planning your time |
| 56 | Please stop here. | यहीं रोक दीजिए। | Getting off an auto or cab |
| 57 | Please take me to this address. | कृपया मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिए। | Showing a driver your phone |
| 58 | I am looking for this place. | मैं यह जगह ढूँढ रहा हूँ। / ढूँढ रही हूँ। | You are lost |
| 59 | Where is the nearest chemist? | सबसे पास की दवा की दुकान कहाँ है? | You need medicine |
| 60 | Thank you for the directions. | रास्ता बताने के लिए धन्यवाद। | After someone helps |
Practice tip: Sentence 57 plus your phone screen solves most auto and cab conversations.
What simple English sentences can you use on phone calls and in everyday conversations?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | What are you doing? | आप क्या कर रहे हैं? | Starting a chat |
| 62 | Where are you going? | आप कहाँ जा रहे हैं? | Meeting someone on the way |
| 63 | What happened? | क्या हुआ? | Something seems wrong |
| 64 | Are you okay? | क्या आप ठीक हैं? | Checking on someone |
| 65 | I am on my way. | मैं रास्ते में हूँ। | Running late |
| 66 | I will call you later. | मैं आपको बाद में कॉल करूँगा। / करूँगी। | You cannot talk now |
| 67 | Please wait a moment. | कृपया एक मिनट रुकिए। | You need a second |
| 68 | Please share it on WhatsApp. | कृपया इसे WhatsApp पर भेज दीजिए। | Asking for a file or photo |
| 69 | I will let you know. | मैं आपको बता दूँगा। / बता दूँगी। | You will confirm later |
| 70 | See you tomorrow. | कल मिलते हैं। | Leaving for the day |
Practice tip: Sentences 65, 66 and 69 cover most short phone calls. Practise them as one conversation.
Which English sentences help you express your feelings?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | I am happy. | मैं खुश हूँ। | Good news |
| 72 | I am excited. | मैं बहुत उत्साहित हूँ। | Looking forward to something |
| 73 | I am worried. | मैं चिंतित हूँ। | Sharing a concern |
| 74 | I am feeling better now. | अब मैं बेहतर महसूस कर रहा हूँ। / कर रही हूँ। | After being unwell |
| 75 | I am not feeling well. | मेरी तबीयत ठीक नहीं है। | Telling someone you are ill |
| 76 | I am a little nervous. | मैं थोड़ा घबराया हुआ हूँ। / घबराई हुई हूँ। | Before an interview or exam |
| 77 | I am tired today. | मैं आज थका हुआ हूँ। / थकी हुई हूँ। | Declining politely |
| 78 | I am proud of you. | मुझे आप पर गर्व है। | Someone did well |
| 79 | Don’t worry. | चिंता मत कीजिए। | Reassuring someone |
| 80 | Everything will be fine. | सब ठीक हो जाएगा। | Comforting someone |
Practice tip: Sentences 79 and 80 are the kindest things you can say in English. Learn them together.
What English sentences can you use to make polite requests?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Please give me some water. | कृपया मुझे थोड़ा पानी दीजिए। | At home or a restaurant |
| 82 | Please open the door. | कृपया दरवाज़ा खोलिए। | Simple request |
| 83 | Please close the window. | कृपया खिड़की बंद कीजिए। | In a bus or train |
| 84 | Can I use your phone? | क्या मैं आपका फ़ोन इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ? / सकती हूँ? | Your battery is dead |
| 85 | Can I ask you something? | क्या मैं आपसे कुछ पूछ सकता हूँ? / सकती हूँ? | Before a question |
| 86 | Could you wait for me? | क्या आप मेरे लिए रुक सकते हैं? | You need a few minutes |
| 87 | Please send it to me. | कृपया इसे मुझे भेज दीजिए। | Asking for a document |
| 88 | Please call me when you arrive. | पहुँचने पर मुझे कॉल कीजिए। | Making a plan |
| 89 | Let me know if you need anything. | अगर आपको कुछ चाहिए तो मुझे बताइए। | Offering help |
| 90 | May I come in? | क्या मैं अंदर आ सकता हूँ? / सकती हूँ? | At a door or cabin |
Practice tip: “Please” at the start and “can I / could you” at the front make any request polite.
What are some simple English sentences for ending a conversation?
| No. | English sentence | Hindi meaning | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | It was nice talking to you. | आपसे बात करके अच्छा लगा। | Wrapping up warmly |
| 92 | I have to go now. | मुझे अब जाना होगा। | Leaving politely |
| 93 | Good night. | शुभ रात्रि। / गुड नाइट। | End of the day |
| 94 | See you soon. | जल्द मिलते हैं। | No fixed date |
| 95 | Let’s meet this weekend. | इस वीकेंड मिलते हैं। | Making a plan |
| 96 | Have a nice day. | आपका दिन शुभ हो। | Ending any conversation |
| 97 | Take care. | अपना ख़याल रखना। | Warm goodbye |
| 98 | Have a safe journey. | आपकी यात्रा सुरक्षित हो। | Someone is travelling |
| 99 | Talk to you tomorrow. | कल बात करते हैं। | Ending a phone call |
| 100 | Goodbye. | अलविदा। | Formal ending |
Practice tip: End every practice session by saying sentence 91 aloud. It is the easiest one to use today.
Where can I download the 100 daily use English sentences with Hindi meaning PDF?
You can download the free PDF directly from this page, with no signup. It contains the same 100 sentences as the article, the Hindi meaning for each, the “when to use” note, and a 10-day practice tracker on the last page. It is an A4 printable with real, selectable Hindi text, so it reads clearly on a phone and prints cleanly at home.
Which English sentences are most useful for beginners?
If you are a complete beginner, start with these ten daily use English sentences. They cover greeting someone, asking for help, slowing a conversation down and ending it politely, which is most of what a first conversation needs.
- How are you? — आप कैसे हैं?
- I am fine, thank you. — मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद।
- What are you doing? — आप क्या कर रहे हैं?
- Where are you going? — आप कहाँ जा रहे हैं?
- Can you help me? — क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
- I don’t understand. — मुझे समझ नहीं आया।
- Please speak slowly. — कृपया धीरे बोलिए।
- Can you repeat that, please? — क्या आप उसे दोबारा कह सकते हैं?
- I will call you later. — मैं आपको बाद में कॉल करूँगा। / करूँगी।
- Thank you for your help. — आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद।
Once these feel natural, move to the next ten. Our beginner’s guide to daily English practice shows how to build from here, and parents will find the home sentences again in our guide to speaking confidently in parent-teacher meetings.
What mistakes do Hindi speakers make with daily English sentences?
These are not grammar-book errors. They are direct translations from Hindi that sound off to an interviewer or a client, and almost everyone makes them at first.
| Commonly said | Say this instead | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I am having a fever. | I have a fever. | Verbs about states do not take the -ing form. |
| I have a doubt. | I have a question. | A doubt means you do not believe something. |
| Please revert back. | Please reply. | Revert means to go back to an earlier state. |
| What is your good name? | What is your name? | A direct translation of शुभ नाम; it confuses listeners outside India. |
| I am agree. | I agree. | Agree is already the verb, so it does not need am. |
| Discuss about it. | Discuss it. | Discuss does not take about. |
| Today morning I called. | This morning I called. | Use this morning, this evening, last night. |
If tenses are where you get stuck, our guide to English grammar tenses covers them properly.
How can I learn five English sentences every day?
Pick five sentences from one section, read each aloud three times, change one word in each to make your own version, and use at least one in a real conversation before the day ends. Five sentences a day means the whole list in twenty days, and sentences you have actually said are the ones you remember.
Step 1: Learn five sentences
Pick only five each day, from one situation. For example: I am on my way. I will call you later. Can you help me? I don’t understand. Please speak slowly.
Step 2: Say each sentence aloud
Read each one several times, out loud, not silently. The goal is to make your mouth comfortable with the sentence. If particular sounds keep tripping you up, our guide on English pronunciation difficulty covers the ones Hindi speakers find hardest.
Step 3: Change the sentence
Take one sentence and make variations. From “I am working on it” you get: I am working on the report. I am working on the project. I am working on my presentation. This teaches you patterns, not just sentences.
Step 4: Use them in real conversations
Use at least one new sentence during your day: with a colleague, while ordering food, with a shopkeeper, asking for directions, or at home. The more often you use a sentence, the easier it is to recall.
How can I stop translating every sentence from Hindi in my head?
Translation helps you understand a sentence the first time, but speaking becomes slow if you translate every sentence while talking. The fix is to learn patterns, not single sentences. Instead of thinking “मुझे थोड़ा पानी चाहिए” and then “I need some water” each time, learn I need… as a ready-to-use pattern:
- I need some water.
- I need some help.
- I need some time.
- I need some rest.
After a week of saying the pattern aloud, the English comes first. This is why practising complete sentences works better than memorising isolated vocabulary.
How can I practise daily use English sentences at home?
Practise at home by reading the sentences aloud, recording yourself on your phone, making your own variations, and using them in imaginary conversations: order food from an imaginary waiter, give directions to an imaginary auto driver. A speaking partner or a speaking-practice app adds the one thing you cannot give yourself: feedback. Our guide to practising spoken English alone at home has a full routine.
A simple 15-minute daily practice routine
- 5 minutes, read: read five to ten sentences from one section aloud.
- 5 minutes, speak: make your own sentences using the same patterns.
- 5 minutes, converse: use them in a short conversation with a partner or a speaking-practice tool.
The aim is simple: understand, speak, repeat, use. For the longer arc beyond these 100 sentences, see our 4-step plan for English speaking fluency and the guide on how to speak English fluently.
How can you practise these sentences out loud with SpeakX?
Reading English sentences helps you learn. Speaking them aloud helps you practise using them in real conversations. SpeakX is an AI English speaking app for Indian learners: you talk to Sia, an AI speaking partner, on voice calls, and rehearse real-life roleplays such as job interviews, office conversations, parent-teacher meetings and phone calls. Explanations are available in Hindi and six other Indian languages, lessons take about 15 minutes a day, and a progress report tracks your fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
A good way to use it with this list: pick the section you practised today, then say those sentences to Sia in a roleplay. SpeakX is free to download and start; Premium has a 3-day trial for ₹2 and then costs ₹299 a month on the SpeakX website. Not sure which app to use? Our comparison of English speaking apps in India is honest about where each one fits. Preparing for an interview? Our guide to English speaking fluency for job interviews takes these sentences further.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 100 daily use English sentences PDF free?
Yes. The PDF is free, there is no signup or email required, and you can print it or save it on your phone. It has the same 100 sentences and Hindi meanings as this article, plus a 10-day practice tracker.
What are some simple English sentences used at home?
Simple English sentences used at home include “I am at home”, “Please come inside”, “The food is ready”, “Did you eat something?” and “I will be back soon”. Sentences 11 to 20 above cover the home, with Hindi meanings and when to say each one.
How many daily use English sentences should I learn in a day?
Five to ten a day is enough if you actually say them aloud and use one or two in real conversations. Using a sentence matters more than memorising a long list.
Can these 100 sentences help me speak English fluently?
They give you a foundation for everyday conversation, but memorising sentences alone does not create fluency. You also need regular speaking, listening, vocabulary and pronunciation practice. Our guide on how to speak English fluently covers the full plan.
Are the Hindi meanings literal translations?
No. Each Hindi meaning is the natural way a Hindi speaker would say the same thing, not a word-for-word translation. Where the Hindi verb changes with the speaker, both forms are given, for example रहा हूँ / रही हूँ.
Which English sentences should I use at the office?
Start with “I am working on it”, “I will finish it today”, “I have a question”, “Could you explain this?” and “Let me check and get back to you”. Sentences 21 to 30 above cover office and workplace conversations.
How can Hindi speakers improve their daily English conversations?
Learn complete sentences instead of single words, say them aloud every day, make your own variations, and get feedback on how you sound from a partner, a teacher or a speaking-practice app. Avoid the seven direct-translation mistakes listed above.
How can I practise these sentences if no one around me speaks English?
Practise alone first: say each sentence aloud, record it on your phone and play it back, and run imaginary conversations with a shopkeeper or an auto driver. Then find one partner, a friend, a family member or a speaking app, for five minutes a day. Feedback on how you sound is the one thing solo practice cannot give you, which is why our 7-day confidence framework for Hindi-medium learners pairs solo practice with one daily conversation.
Should I use the formal or the casual form?
The English sentences work in both formal and casual situations; English does not change “you” the way Hindi changes between आप and तुम. In the Hindi column we use the polite आप form, which is safe with anyone. With close friends or younger family you can switch the Hindi to तुम, but keep the same English sentence.
Can I share or print the PDF?
Yes. You can print it for yourself, your family or your class, and share the link to this page. Please link to this article rather than re-uploading the file so learners always get the latest version.
