Learning a few Kashmiri words can enhance your Kashmir trip. Locals appreciate when tourists try to speak their language. Here are essential words and phrases every traveler should know.
About Kashmiri Language
Kashmiri (Koshur) is spoken by over 7 million people. It is one of India's 22 official languages. Written in Perso-Arabic, Devanagari, and Sharada scripts.
Basic Greetings
| English | Kashmiri |
| Hello | Aadaab / Namaskar |
| Good morning | Subha Bakhair |
| Good evening | Sham Bakhair |
| Good night | Shab Bakhair |
| Welcome | Khush Amdeed |
| Goodbye | Khuda Hafiz |
| How are you? | Kya haal chuv? |
| I am fine | Bi chus theek |
| Thank you | Shukriya / Meherbani |
| Please | Meherbani karith |
Common Phrases
| Yes | Ha |
| No | Na |
| OK | Theek |
| Sorry | Maafi |
| Excuse me | Maaf karith |
| Understand? | Samjhov? |
| I don't know | Bi chusi na waan |
| What is your name? | Tuhund naav kya chu? |
| My name is... | Myoun naav chu... |
Numbers 1-20
| 1 - Akh | 11 - Kah |
| 2 - Zeh | 12 - Bah |
| 3 - Treh | 13 - Truwah |
| 4 - Chor | 14 - Chodah |
| 5 - Panch | 15 - Pandah |
| 6 - Sheh | 16 - Shurah |
| 7 - Sath | 17 - Sathaah |
| 8 - Aet | 18 - Ardah |
| 9 - Nav | 19 - Kunwuh |
| 10 - Dah | 20 - Wuh |
Travel Related
| Where? | Kut? |
| When? | Kar? |
| How much? | Katsuh? |
| How far? | Katsuh duer? |
| Hotel | Sarai |
| Room | Kamra |
| Bathroom | Ghusalkhana |
| Taxi | Sumo/Cab |
| Airport | Havaee adda |
| Market | Bazaar |
Food Related
| Food | Tsalun |
| Water | Ab |
| Tea | Chai / Kahwa |
| Bread | Tsot |
| Rice | Batte |
| Meat | Maaz |
| Vegetable | Haakh |
| Sweet | Meth |
| Spicy | Zathe |
| Delicious | Mazedaar |
Family Words
| Father | Mol |
| Mother | Moj |
| Brother | Boyi |
| Sister | Baen |
| Son | Nechu |
| Daughter | Kur |
| Husband | Runa |
| Wife | Kolaay |
| Friend | Dost |
Shopping Phrases
| How much is this? | Yeh katsuh chu? |
| Too expensive | Ziyada mahnga chu |
| Less price | Kam kariv |
| I want this | Bi chusi yeh kaan |
| Give me | Divi |
Emergency Words
| Help | Madad |
| Doctor | Doctor Sab |
| Hospital | Aspatal |
| Police | Police |
| Danger | Khatar |
Tips for Learning
- Practice with locals
- Use YouTube tutorials
- Download Kashmiri language apps
- Listen to Kashmiri music
- Watch Kashmiri movies
- Do not worry about pronunciation - locals will help
Even a few words in Kashmiri will bring big smiles from locals and make your trip more memorable.
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