How to say “Hello” in Marathi
The most common way to say “hello” in Marathi. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
नमस्कार
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Marathi
नमस्कार, तू कसा आहेस?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Marathi?
"Hello" in Marathi is "नमस्कार". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "नमस्कार" written in Marathi?
Marathi uses the Devanagari script, an abugida. "नमस्कार" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "नमस्कार" in Marathi?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "नमस्कार" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "नमस्कार" mean in English?
"नमस्कार" is the Marathi way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Marathi?
Many languages — including Marathi — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "नमस्कार" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Marathi spoken?
Marathi is spoken by an estimated 83 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Marathi dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Marathi dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "नमस्कार" or any other Marathi text.