
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.
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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.

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