Grammar made simple
Mujhe Chahiye: How to Say What You Want and Need in Hindi
One small word, chahiye, lets you ask for water, order food, turn down a pushy seller and say what you should do. Here's how the pattern works, with every word explained.
Hindi for English speakers · Free
Learn Hindi.Speak it from day one.
Order chai, bargain at the market, chat with family. EkDoTeen teaches the Hindi people actually say, in the letters you already read, with every word explained.
- No Devanagari needed
- Five minutes a day
- Works offline
- Coming soonApp Store
- Coming soonGoogle Play
Hear your first sentence. “Bhaiya, ek chai dijiye.”
Conversation · Beginner
Ordering Chai
Bhaiya, ek chai dijiye.
One tea, please.
Haan ji. Cheeni kitni?
Sure. How much sugar?
Thodi si. Adrak bhi daaliye.
Just a little. Add ginger too.
Word by word
- Bhaiya brother
- ek one
- chai tea
- dijiye please give
7-day streak
+10 XP
- words and phrases
- 770+words and phrases
- grammar lessons
- 37grammar lessons
- core verbs, conjugated
- 40core verbs, conjugated
- real-life conversations
- 11real-life conversations
How it works
As easy as ek, do, teen
“One, two, three” in Hindi, and the rhythm of every lesson in the app.
- 1एक · Ek
Hear a phrase you’ll really use
Every lesson starts from a real situation: greeting someone, ordering food, asking the way. Read it in Roman script, see the Devanagari when you want it, and tap to hear it.
- 2दो · Do
See how it’s built
Each sentence breaks down word by word: what every part means and the job it does. Grammar stops being a list of rules and starts making sense.
- 3तीन · Teen
Practise until it sticks
Quick quizzes, flashcards and verb drills. Whatever you get wrong comes back later, until you get it right, so your practice time goes where you need it.
Features
Everything you need to start talking
Built for English speakers who want real conversations, not endless vocabulary lists.
Roman script first
Read Hindi from your very first minute. Switch on Devanagari whenever you’re ready, and it appears alongside every word.
RomanAap kaise hain?हिंदीआप कैसे हैं?EnglishHow are you?Real-life conversations
11 scenario dialogues with every line explained, so you’re ready for the moments that matter.
- Meeting Someone
- Ordering Chai
- Asking for Directions
- Shopping at a Market
- Talking About Yourself
- At a Restaurant
- Checking Into a Hotel
- Talking to a Rickshaw/Taxi Driver
- At the Doctor
- Making a Phone Call
- Expressing Opinions & Feelings
Grammar, one level at a time
37 short lessons on a 5-level path, from word order to the famous ne. Follow the guided path or jump to any lesson.
Verbs, mastered
40 essential verbs with full conjugation tables and drills. Verbs are where Hindi sentences come alive.
Practice that adapts
The app remembers what you found hard and brings it back until it sticks. No time wasted on what you know.
Hear every phrase
Tap the speaker to hear words and sentences read aloud in Hindi by your device’s voice.
Streaks, XP and a daily goal
Choose 5, 10–15 or 20+ minutes a day. Small daily wins add up faster than you think.
Culture included
Why namaste means “I bow to you”, when to add -ji, and 16 short notes that make the language make sense.
Works offline, installs like an app
Add EkDoTeen to your phone’s home screen. After your first visit, the lessons and the dictionary work without a connection: on the plane, on the train, anywhere.
Your progress on every device
Start without an account, or create a free one to keep your streak, XP and saved words in sync across your phone, tablet and laptop.
Try it now
Your first six Hindi phrases
Six phrases that get you surprisingly far. Tap the speaker to hear each one, then say it out loud.
Hello and goodbye
Namaste
नमस्ते
Hello (and goodbye) - Namaste · I bow to you
Meeting someone
Aap kaise hain?
आप कैसे हैं?
How are you? - Aap · you (respectful)
- kaise · how
- hain · are
At the chai stall
Bhaiya, ek chai dijiye.
भैया, एक चाय दीजिए।
One tea, please. - Bhaiya · brother
- ek · one
- chai · tea
- dijiye · please give
At the market
Yeh kitne ka hai?
यह कितने का है?
How much is this? - Yeh · this
- kitne ka · for how much
- hai · is
Finding your way
Maaf kijiye, station kahan hai?
माफ़ कीजिए, स्टेशन कहाँ है?
Excuse me, where is the station? - Maaf kijiye · excuse me
- station · station
- kahan · where
- hai · is
Every single day
Bahut shukriya!
बहुत शुक्रिया!
Thank you very much! - Bahut · very much
- shukriya · thank you
That’s six. The app has hundreds more, in real conversations.
Keep going in the appYour reason
Whatever brings you to Hindi
More than 600 million people speak Hindi. Here’s what a few words can open up for you.
Travel to India
Order chai, find the station, haggle with a smile, and get a warmer welcome everywhere you go.
Family or heritage
Talk with grandparents, cousins and in-laws in the language that feels like home.
Bollywood, music & culture
Catch more of the songs and films you love, line by line, without waiting for subtitles.
Spiritual journey
Connect with the people, places and teachers you travel so far to meet.
Yoga & meditation
Understand the everyday language around the practice you already love.
Work or business
Build trust with colleagues and clients: a few words in their language go a long way.
From the blog
Hindi tips, culture and inspiration
Real-life HindiGetting Around India in Hindi: Rickshaws, Directions and Markets
Hail a rickshaw, agree a fare, ask the way and bargain at a market, all in simple, polite Hindi. The phrases that matter most once you step outside.
Getting startedHow to Start Speaking Hindi in Your First Week (No Script Required)
You don't need to master Devanagari or memorise grammar tables to say something real in Hindi. Three ideas, twelve phrases and a seven-day plan to get you talking.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is EkDoTeen free?
Yes. The lessons, conversations, practice and dictionary are free to use. A free account is optional: it keeps your progress in sync across your devices.
Do I need to learn the Devanagari script first?
No. Everything is written in Roman script, the letters you're reading right now, so you can start speaking straight away. Turn on Devanagari whenever you're ready and it appears alongside.
How much time does it take each day?
You choose a daily goal: about 5 minutes, 10 to 15 minutes, or 20 minutes or more. Streaks and XP help you keep the habit going.
Can I use it on my phone, and offline?
Yes. EkDoTeen runs in your phone's browser and can be added to your home screen like an app. After your first visit, the lessons work without a connection. Apps for iPhone and Android are coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start without one, and your progress stays on that device. Create a free account whenever you want your progress saved and available on all your devices.
I already know some Hindi. Is it too basic for me?
It starts from zero but goes a long way: a 5-level grammar path with 37 lessons, 40 core verbs with full conjugations, and conversations for real situations. Follow the guided path, or switch to Open Learning in Settings and jump to any lesson.
Will I hear how the words are pronounced?
Yes. Tap the speaker button to hear words and phrases read aloud by your device's Hindi voice. The voice depends on your phone or browser, so quality varies a little between devices.
Ek · Do · Teen · Bolo!
One, two, three… speak!
Your first real Hindi sentence is five minutes away. Free, no credit card, no script to learn first.
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