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"Do you speak English?" in Hindi: क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
Do you speak English? in Hindi is क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? (kya aap angrezi bolte hain?). Keep the whole question; aap stays polite with anyone.
Hotel desk
माफ़ कीजिए, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?maaf kijiye, kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
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How to pronounce क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
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kya aap ang-RE-zi BOL-te hain
/kjɑː ɑːp əɡreːziː boːlt̪eː ɦɛ̃ː/
Kya aap angrezi bolte hain — stress ang-RE-zi and BOL-te. Soft dental t in bolte. Rising tone for the question.
"Do you speak English?" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?kya aap angrezi bolte hain? | Do you speak English? Full polite headword. | Full polite headword. |
| अंग्रेज़ी आती है?angrezi aati hai? | Do you know English? Shorter casual ask. | Shorter casual ask. |
| थोड़ी अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?thodi angrezi bolte hain? | Do you speak a little English? Softer. | Softer. |
| हाँ, थोड़ी अंग्रेज़ी बोलता हूँhaan, thodi angrezi bolta hoon | Yes, I speak a little English Common reply (m.). | Common reply (m.). |
How to use क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? in real life
- 1Hotel desk
माफ़ कीजिए, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
maaf kijiye, kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
Excuse me, do you speak English?
Full phrase.
- 2Train compartment
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? मुझे मदद चाहिए।
kya aap angrezi bolte hain? mujhe madad chahiye.
Do you speak English? I need help.
Travel ask.
- 3Shop
सर, क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं या हिंदी?
sir, kya aap angrezi bolte hain ya hindi?
Sir, do you speak English or Hindi?
Offering either.
Mistakes English speakers make with क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
Incorrect: Only saying angrezi? without the full question
Correct: Kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
Use the whole headword phrase on this page.
Incorrect: Kya tum angrezi bolte ho? to a stranger
Correct: Kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
Address strangers with aap, not tu/tum.
Good to know
In tourist hubs many people say yes to क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं? even with limited English — speak slowly. In smaller towns, start in Hindi and switch only if needed. A smile plus maaf kijiye keeps the ask warm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking for help at a ticket window
ChatPal
नमस्ते, कैसे मदद करूँ?
namaste, kaise madad karun?
Hello — how can I help?
You
क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
kya aap angrezi bolte hain?
Do you speak English?
ChatPal
हाँ, थोड़ी अंग्रेज़ी आती है।
haan, thodi angrezi aati hai.
Yes, I know a little English.
You
शुक्रिया — क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं, यह सुनकर आराम हुआ।
shukriya — kya aap angrezi bolte hain, yah sunkar aaraam hua.
Thanks — hearing that you speak English is a relief.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Do you speak English?" in Hindi
Formal enough for strangers?
Yes — aap and bolte hain are polite.
Shorter version?
Angrezi aati hai?
How do I answer yes?
Haan, thodi angrezi bolta/bolti hoon.
If they say no?
Switch to slow Hindi or ask for someone who speaks English.
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