Feelings

1. खुश

   Khush

   Happy

   Usage

   "हम खुश छी" means "I am happy". Safe with anyone.

   Grammar Note

   "खुश" dictionary-verified. The dictionary gloss is "happy, pleased".

2. खुशी

   Khu-shi

   Joy

   Usage

   A noun that is warm to use when parting.

   Grammar Note

   "खुशी" dictionary-verified.

3. गर्व

   Garv

   Proud

   Usage

   Can also praise someone's country or craft.

   Grammar Note

   "गर्व" dictionary-verified.

4. राहत

   Raa-hat

   Relieved

   Usage

   When a lost item turns up or you catch the train.

   Grammar Note

   "राहत" dictionary-verified.

5. शान्ति

   Shaan-ti

   At peace

   Usage

   Praise for a quiet place or view.

   Grammar Note

   "शान्ति" dictionary-verified.

6. प्रेम

   Prem

   Love

   Usage

   Covers romantic and family love. Aimed at a stranger it is misread, so use "पसन्द" for liking things.

   Grammar Note

   "प्रेम" dictionary-verified.

7. पसन्द

   Pa-sand

   Like

   Usage

   The safest way to praise food or a town.

   Grammar Note

   "पसन्द" dictionary-verified.

8. उदास

   U-daas

   Sad

   Usage

   To say your mood is low.

   Grammar Note

   "उदास" dictionary-verified.

9. अपसोच

   Ap-soch

   Regret

   Usage

   For a cancelled plan, and fitting for condolences. The dictionary also lists "अफसोस".

   Grammar Note

   "अपसोच" dictionary-verified.

10. निराश

    Ni-raash

    Disappointed

    Usage

    Says something fell short. Aimed at a shop or service it is a firm complaint.

    Grammar Note

    "निराश" dictionary-verified.

11. एकसर

    Ek-sar

    Alone

    Usage

    Also useful to say you are travelling alone.

    Grammar Note

    "एकसर" dictionary-verified.

12. क्रोध

    Krodh

    Angry

    Usage

    A strong word; keep it as a last resort in a complaint.

    Grammar Note

    "क्रोध" dictionary-verified.

13. डर

    Dar

    Fear

    Usage

    For a dark street or a driver going too fast.

    Grammar Note

    "डर" dictionary-verified.

14. आश्चर्य

    Aash-char-ya

    Surprised

    Usage

    Fits good and bad surprises alike.

    Grammar Note

    "आश्चर्य" dictionary-verified.

15. चिन्ता

    Chin-taa

    Worry

    Usage

    To say you are worried.

    Grammar Note

    "चिन्ता" dictionary-verified.

16. परेशान

    Pa-re-shaan

    Troubled

    Usage

    A good opener before asking for help.

    Grammar Note

    "परेशान" dictionary-verified.

17. तनाव

    Ta-naav

    Stress

    Usage

    Also fits when talking to a doctor.

    Grammar Note

    "तनाव" dictionary-verified.

18. लाज

    Laaj

    Shyness

    Usage

    A fine reply to a compliment.

    Grammar Note

    "लाज" dictionary-verified.

19. थाकल

    Thaa-kal

    Tired

    Usage

    Signals you want to rest after a long journey.

    Grammar Note

    "थाकल" dictionary-verified.

20. हम ठीक छी

    Ham thik chhi

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard reply when asked how you are.

    Grammar Note

    "ठीक" dictionary-verified. "हम ठीक छी, धन्यवाद" appears in the Tatoeba sentence set.

21. हम अस्वस्थ छी

    Ham as-vasth chhi

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    A way to say you are unwell when you cannot name the symptom.

    Grammar Note

    "अस्वस्थ" dictionary-verified. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

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