Hindi · Greetings & Essentials
"Please" in Hindi: कृपया
कृपयाkripya
कृपया (kripya) is the clear word for please. Put it before a polite request: kripya yahaan baithiye (please sit here). Soft verb endings like -iye already sound polite, so kripya plus -iye is very courteous with aap.
Asking for water in a cafe
कृपया एक गिलास पानी दीजिए।kripya ek gilaas paani deejiye.
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How to pronounce कृपया
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KRIP-yaa
/kəpjɑː/
Kripya is KRIP-yaa: a short i, then a light py blend, then a soft aa. Do not stretch it into "kripaya" with an extra vowel in the middle; keep it tight and quick.
"Please" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कृपयाkripya | please The standard polite please before a request. | The standard polite please before a request. |
| कृपया करकेkripya karke | please (emphatic) A stronger please when you really need the favor. | A stronger please when you really need the favor. |
| ज़राzara | just / a bit (softener) Softens a request: zara idhar aaiye (please come here a bit). | Softens a request: zara idhar aaiye (please come here a bit). |
| मेहरबानी करकेmeharbaani karke | kindly / please Warm and slightly formal; common in north India. | Warm and slightly formal; common in north India. |
How to use कृपया in real life
- 1Asking for water in a cafe
कृपया एक गिलास पानी दीजिए।
kripya ek gilaas paani deejiye.
Please give me a glass of water.
Deejiye is the polite aap form of "give".
- 2On a crowded train
कृपया थोड़ा साइड हो जाइए।
kripya thoda said ho jaaiye.
Please move a little to the side.
Kripya keeps a firm request from sounding rude in a crowd.
- 3At a hotel desk
कृपया मेरा कमरा चेक करें।
kripya mera kamra check karen.
Please check my room.
Karen is another polite plural ending used with aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with कृपया
Incorrect: Please do this (in English) to every stranger
Correct: Kripya … deejiye / … kariye
English please works with young staff, but kripya plus a polite Hindi ending shows clearer respect.
Incorrect: Kripya tum karo.
Correct: Kripya aap kariye. / Zara kar dena.
Kripya pairs best with aap and -iye forms. With close friends, a soft zara is more natural than a stiff kripya.
Good to know
Tone matters as much as the word. A soft voice and a slight head tilt make kripya land well. In shops, people also soften orders with bhaiya or ji. Overusing kripya in every short request can sound stiff among close friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking for help finding a gate at the airport
ChatPal
क्या मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ?
kya main aapki madad kar sakta hoon?
Can I help you?
You
हाँ, कृपया गेट बारह बताइए।
haan, kripya get baarah bataaiye.
Yes, please tell me where gate twelve is.
ChatPal
सीधे जाइए, फिर बाएँ मुड़िए।
seedhe jaaiye, phir baayen mudiye.
Go straight, then turn left.
You
कृपया, बहुत धन्यवाद।
kripya, bahut dhanyavaad.
Please, thank you very much.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Please" in Hindi
Where do I put kripya in a sentence?
Usually at the start: kripya yahaan aaiye. You can also put it before the verb phrase.
Is kripya enough without polite verbs?
It helps, but pairing it with -iye endings is clearer and more respectful with aap.
What is zara?
Zara softens a request like "just" or "a little". It is friendlier and less formal than kripya.
Do shopkeepers expect kripya?
They appreciate it, but a polite deejiye or ji often matters more than the single word please.
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