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How do you pronounce hello in Hindi?

There are a few ways to say "hello" in Hindi, depending on the context and level of formality:

* "Namaste" (नमस्ते): This is the most common and respectful greeting. It's a formal greeting used for people you don't know well or are older than you. The pronunciation is "nuh-muh-stay."

* "Namaskar" (नमस्कार): This is another formal greeting similar to "namaste." The pronunciation is "nuh-muh-skaar."

* "Shubh prabhat" (शुभ प्रभात): This literally translates to "good morning" and is used as a greeting in the morning. The pronunciation is "shoobh pruh-baht."

* "Shubh sandhya" (शुभ संध्या): This translates to "good evening" and is used as a greeting in the evening. The pronunciation is "shoobh sun-dhyah."

* "Aap kaise hain?" (आप कैसे हैं?): This means "How are you?" and is used as a friendly greeting. The pronunciation is "aap kai-say hain?"

For a more casual and informal "hello," you can use:

* "Kya haal hai?" (क्या हाल है?): This means "How are you?" and is more casual than "Aap kaise hain?". The pronunciation is "kya haal hai?"

* "Hello" (हेलो): This is the English word, which is also widely used in Hindi.

The best way to choose the appropriate greeting is to consider the context and the person you are greeting.

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