Are you dating a person who is fluent in Hindi? Do you want to express how you feel about this person in their native language? In Hindi there are many ways to say "I love you" and, as if that were not enough, the words that men and women use to say this phrase are a little different. Luckily, whether you are a man or a woman, the sentences are not too difficult. With a little practice you will make your Hindu partner fall in love in the blink of an eye.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Say "I love you" if you are a man
Step 1. Say "Main tumse pyar kartha hoon"
Although there are several ways to say "I love you" in Hindi, this is one of the simplest and easiest phrases to learn. As mentioned above, in Hindi women and men say "I love you" in slightly different ways. As a general rule, most Hindi masculine verbs end in "a", while most feminine verbs end in "ee". Therefore, if you are a man you will use the masculine verb "kartha" instead of the feminine verb "karthee" in the previous sentence.
Keep in mind that this phrase is not only valid for when you speak romantically with a woman, but you can also use it to express affection to another man, such as a brother, son, friend, etc
Step 2. Practice your pronunciation
As a native Spanish speaker, if you try to pronounce the previous sentence as it is written, your better half will probably understand what you mean but you will certainly fail in some parts of the pronunciation. For the best result, try to pronounce the phrase in proper Hindi pronunciation using the steps below:
- Pronounce "main" as "mei." In Hindi, when the "n" sound goes to the end of a word, it is usually nasal. This means that it is pronounced very slightly with the nose, almost imperceptibly, so that "main" becomes practically "mei".
- Pronounce "tumse" as "tumeh." The "s" in "tumse" is silent.
- Pronounce "pyar" as it reads.
- Pronounce "kartha" with a slight "th" sound. The syllable "tha" is similar to a fusion between "ta" and "da".
- Pronounce "hoon" as "jum / n". The same "silent n" rule applies here as in "main", but the sound is a bit more pronounced and sounds almost like an "m".
Step 3. Recognize the phrase "Mai bhee aap se pyaar karthee hoon."
If you managed to communicate, you could hear your loved one respond to you with a phrase like this. Congratulations! This means "I love you too!"
In terms of pronunciation, the beginning of this phrase sounds like "mei bi". The next part sounds like "op sei". The rest is basically identical to the way women say "I love you" in Hindi, as shown below
Method 2 of 3: Say "I love you" if you are a woman
Step 1. Say "main tumse pyar karthee hoon"
If you are a woman, the way you say "I love you" is very similar (but not exactly the same) as the way a man says it. Use the feminine verb "karthee" instead of the masculine verb "kartha". Apart from this change, the rest of the sentence is the same.
Step 2. Practice your pronunciation
Because the masculine and feminine phrases for "I love you" are very similar, you can use the pronunciation guide above to help you with every word except "karthee." Here you will need to use the same soft "th" sound as above, but obviously the "i" sound will follow instead of the "a" sound.
Step 3. Recognize the phrase "mai bhee aap se pyaar kartha hoon."
Again, if you said the previous sentence correctly and your partner feels the same way about you, then it is very likely that they will respond with this sentence. As in the previous section, this phrase means "I love you too", only the masculine verb "kartha" is used instead of "karthee".
Method 3 of 3: Use Related Phrases
Step 1. Try using different Hindi words to express "love"
Just as Spanish speakers sometimes use terms like "adoration", "affection", among others, the Hindi language has multiple words that mean "love" (or a similar idea). If you want, you can slightly change the meaning of your phrase by using different words for love. Here are some Hindi words you could use, just substitute them in place of "pyar" in the sentences above:
- Ishq
- Mohabbat
- Dholna
Step 2. Use "aapse" with your elders
Hindi, like many other languages (including Spanish), uses different words for formal and informal situations. The previous phrase to say "I love you" should be used with close people that you know well, such as your partner, relatives, children, etc. However, for people who are older, authority figures, and people you don't know very well, it is best to use the formal term "aapse" rather than "tumse."
With this substitution, the formal version of "I love you" becomes "main aapse pyaar kartha / karthee hoon"
Step 3. Add "bahut" to say "I love you very much."
If you really want to express your love for someone, add the word "bahut" before "pyar" in the above standard phrases for "I love you." "Bahut" is a Hindi word that means "much" or "so much".
"Bahut" is not pronounced as it is read. Its pronunciation is similar to "baut" with a very light "j" sound between a and u, close to "bachut"
Step 4. Know how to ask someone out
If you have serious feelings for someone, but are not yet ready to make the leap into a completely serious relationship, you may want to date this person for a while before telling them that you love them. In this case, knowing how to ask someone out in Hindi can make a good first impression. Try one of the helpful phrases below. Substitute for the masculine verbs "a" if you are a man and for the feminine verbs "ee" if you are a woman:
- "Main aap ko khaane par le jaanaa chaahathaa / chaahathee hoon". (I'd like to take you to dinner).
- "Kyaa ham ek saaTh ghoomane jaayem?" (Shall we go for a walk together?).
- "Kyaa aap mere saaTh baahar jaayenge?" (Would you like to date me?).
- "Main aap ke saaTh aur vakth bithaanaa chaahathaa / chaahathee hoon". (I would like to spend more time with you).
- Be aware of the fact that traditionally Indian courtship is much more structured and formalized than Western dating and could include having family members decide some (or all) of the interactions (including marriage). However, in recent years Indian youth and emigrants have largely begun to adopt Western-style attitudes when dating. So, to be safe and avoid embarrassing moments, it's best to find out your potential partner's personal dating "rules" before asking her out.