Essential Hindi Phrasebook & Dictionary

Essential Hindi Phrasebook and Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes simple sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations and asking and replying to questions. This book also includes basic grammar and pronunciation guides to help you start speaking Hindi right away.

Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless, and social media help you use the language in a useful and current way. In addition, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, and more.

Essential Hindi Phrasebook and Dictionary includes:

Over 2,000 essential sentences for everyday use
A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions
A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily
Latest Hindi vocabulary and phrases for smart phones, social media and more


In this book you'll find:

Essential Hindi expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations
A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
New manga illustrations showing key phrases and situations
Phrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media
A useful English-Hindi dictionary so the right word and phrase is always at your fingertips!
Travel tips, cultural notes and more—allowing you to interact with Hindi speakers without making serious blunders


Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting India and interacting with Hindi speakers.