Hindi · Greetings & Essentials
"Nothing" in Hindi: कुछ नहीं
कुछ नहींkuchh nahin
Nothing in Hindi is कुछ नहीं (kuchh nahin). Keep both words: कुछ नहीं चाहिए, कुछ नहीं हुआ, आप कुछ नहीं कहिए.
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धन्यवाद, आज कुछ नहीं चाहिए।dhanyavaad, aaj kuchh nahin chahiye.
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How to pronounce कुछ नहीं
Say it
KUCHH na-HEEN
/kʊtʃʰ nəɦĩː/
Kuchh nahin: KUCHH, na-HEEN. Soft chh. Two clear words.
"Nothing" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कुछ नहींkuchh nahin | nothing Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| कुछ नहीं चाहिएkuchh nahin chahiye | I don't need anything Refusal. | Refusal. |
| कुछ नहीं हुआkuchh nahin hua | nothing happened Reassure. | Reassure. |
| बिल्कुल कुछ नहींbilkul kuchh nahin | nothing at all Strong. | Strong. |
How to use कुछ नहीं in real life
- 1Shop
धन्यवाद, आज कुछ नहीं चाहिए।
dhanyavaad, aaj kuchh nahin chahiye.
Thanks — I don't need anything today.
Refuse.
- 2Worry
घबराइए मत, कुछ नहीं हुआ।
ghabraaiye mat, kuchh nahin hua.
Don't worry — nothing happened.
Calm.
- 3Ask
आपकी थैली में कुछ नहीं है क्या?
aapki thaili mein kuchh nahin hai kya?
Is there nothing in your bag?
Aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with कुछ नहीं
Incorrect: Saying only नहीं or only कुछ
Correct: Full कुछ नहीं
Both words must appear.
Incorrect: Using कुछ भी नहीं without needing emphasis and dropping words casually
Correct: Base form is कुछ नहीं
Keep the headword phrase.
Good to know
Hosts hear कुछ नहीं चाहिए and still offer chai. After a small fall, adults say कुछ नहीं हुआ to kids. Keep both words glued in learner examples.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A vendor offering more items
ChatPal
और कुछ लेंगे?
aur kuchh lenge?
Will you take anything else?
You
नहीं, कुछ नहीं।
nahin, kuchh nahin.
No — nothing.
ChatPal
सच में कुछ नहीं चाहिए?
sach mein kuchh nahin chahiye?
Really nothing needed?
You
हाँ, कुछ नहीं चाहिए, बिल दीजिए।
haan, kuchh nahin chahiye, bil dijiye.
Yes — nothing needed; please give the bill.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nothing" in Hindi
What is nothing in Hindi?
कुछ नहीं (kuchh nahin).
Can I drop एक word?
No — keep both कुछ and नहीं.
Nothing happened?
कुछ नहीं हुआ।
I need nothing?
कुछ नहीं चाहिए।
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- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
