Hindi · Greetings & Essentials
"No, thank you" in Hindi: नहीं, धन्यवाद
नहीं, धन्यवादnahin, dhanyavaad
No thank you in Hindi is नहीं, धन्यवाद (nahin, dhanyavaad). Soften further with soft ji: nahin ji, dhanyavaad.
Offered more chai
नहीं, धन्यवाद, बस हो गया।nahin, dhanyavaad, bas ho gaya.
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How to pronounce नहीं, धन्यवाद
Say it
na-HEEN, dhan-ya-VAAD
/nəɦĩː d̪ʱənjəʋɑːd̪/
Nahin, dhanyavaad is na-HEEN, dhan-ya-VAAD. Pause after nahin; keep vaad clear.
"No, thank you" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| नहीं, धन्यवादnahin, dhanyavaad | no, thank you Default polite refusal. | Default polite refusal. |
| नहीं जी, धन्यवादnahin ji, dhanyavaad | no thank you (warmer) Extra politeness. | Extra politeness. |
| जी नहीं, शुक्रियाji nahin, shukriya | no thank you Shukriya variant. | Shukriya variant. |
| अभी नहीं, धन्यवादabhi nahin, dhanyavaad | not right now, thanks Soft delay. | Soft delay. |
How to use नहीं, धन्यवाद in real life
- 1Offered more chai
नहीं, धन्यवाद, बस हो गया।
nahin, dhanyavaad, bas ho gaya.
No thank you — I’m done.
Full refusal phrase.
- 2Street seller
नहीं, धन्यवाद, नहीं चाहिए।
nahin, dhanyavaad, nahi chahiye.
No thank you — I don’t want it.
Clear no.
- 3Dessert plate
नहीं जी, धन्यवाद।
nahin ji, dhanyavaad.
No thank you.
Warm ji form.
Mistakes English speakers make with नहीं, धन्यवाद
Incorrect: Only nahin without thanks when refusing politely.
Correct: Say nahin, dhanyavaad / नहीं, धन्यवाद।
The headword pairs नहीं with धन्यवाद.
Incorrect: Harsh mat do without thanks to a host.
Correct: Prefer nahin, dhanyavaad / नहीं, धन्यवाद with hosts.
Thanks softens the refusal.
Good to know
Hosts may insist once or twice after nahin, dhanyavaad. A smile plus ji keeps the refusal warm without sounding cold.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Declining a second helping at dinner
ChatPal
और रोटी लेंगे?
aur roti lenge?
Will you take more roti?
You
नहीं, धन्यवाद।
nahin, dhanyavaad.
No thank you.
ChatPal
थोड़ी दाल और?
thodi daal aur?
A little more dal?
You
नहीं जी, धन्यवाद, पेट भर गया।
nahin ji, dhanyavaad, pet bhar gaya.
No thank you — I’m full.
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FAQ
Common questions about "No, thank you" in Hindi
Is nahin alone rude?
It can sound blunt. Adding dhanyavaad softens it.
Should I add ji?
Yes with elders and hosts: nahin ji, dhanyavaad.
Can I use shukriya?
Yes: nahin, shukriya works the same way.
How do I refuse for later?
Abhi nahin, dhanyavaad.
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