Hindi · Food & Drink
"Wine" in Hindi: वाइन
वाइनvaain
वाइन (vaain) is the everyday word for wine. It is feminine, so you say meri vaain and ek bottle vaain. Restaurant staff expect this English loan more than older Sanskrit-style words.
At a hotel bar
एक गिलास रेड वाइन दीजिए।ek gilaas red vaain deejiye.
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How to pronounce वाइन
Say it
VAA-in
/ʋɑːɪn/
Vaain sounds like vine with a clear long aa before the n: VAA-in. Keep the v soft. It is basically English wine said the Indian way.
"Wine" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| वाइनvaain | wine The default cafe and restaurant word. | The default cafe and restaurant word. |
| रेड वाइनred vaain | red wine Common menu phrasing kept partly in English. | Common menu phrasing kept partly in English. |
| व्हाइट वाइनwhite vaain | white wine Same mixed pattern on menus. | Same mixed pattern on menus. |
| मदिराmadira | alcohol; wine (formal) Formal or literary; rare in casual orders. | Formal or literary; rare in casual orders. |
How to use वाइन in real life
- 1At a hotel bar
एक गिलास रेड वाइन दीजिए।
ek gilaas red vaain deejiye.
One glass of red wine, please.
Glass sizes and brands are often discussed in English.
- 2Choosing with dinner
इस खाने के साथ कौन सी वाइन अच्छी रहेगी?
is khaane ke saath kaun si vaain achhi rahegi?
Which wine will go well with this food?
Kaun si uses feminine agreement with vaain.
- 3Declining politely
नहीं, मुझे वाइन नहीं चाहिए, पानी ठीक है।
nahin, mujhe vaain nahin chaahiye, paani theek hai.
No, I don't want wine, water is fine.
A clear soft no helps hosts who offer drinks.
Mistakes English speakers make with वाइन
Incorrect: Mera vaain cold hai.
Correct: Meri vaain cold hai.
Vaain is feminine, so use meri and feminine verb forms.
Incorrect: Madira deejiye in a casual bar
Correct: Vaain deejiye.
Madira sounds formal or bookish. Staff expect vaain.
Good to know
Alcohol rules and comfort levels vary by state, family, and religion. Many gatherings are fully alcohol-free. If you are unsure, wait to be offered, and a polite nahin ji is always fine.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a quiet restaurant in Mumbai
ChatPal
आप ड्रिंक में क्या लेंगे?
aap drink mein kya lenge?
What will you have to drink?
You
एक व्हाइट वाइन ट्राय करूँगा।
ek white vaain try karunga.
I'll try a white wine.
ChatPal
हमारी हाउस वाइन हल्की है।
hamari house vaain halki hai.
Our house wine is light.
You
ठीक है, एक गिलास वाइन ला दीजिए।
theek hai, ek gilaas vaain laa deejiye.
Okay, please bring one glass of wine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wine" in Hindi
Is vaain feminine?
Yes. Say achhi vaain and vaain thandi hai with feminine agreement.
Do people say wine in English only?
Often yes in speech, written as वाइन. Both point to the same word.
How do I ask for a bottle?
Say ek bottle vaain. Bottle stays in English inside the Hindi sentence.
Is wine common at home dinners?
It depends on the family. Many homes serve no alcohol; restaurants are a safer place to order it.
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