Feelings

1. खुश

   khush

   Happy

   Usage

   "Main khush hoon" means "I am happy". Safe with anyone

2. खुशी

   khushi

   Joy

   Usage

   The noun. "Bahut khushi hui" — "it was a real pleasure" — is a warm thing to say when parting

3. उत्साहित

   utsaahit

   Excited

   Usage

   For looking forward to a place or a festival. Slightly formal — people also say the borrowed "excited"

4. गर्व

   garv

   Proud

   Usage

   "Mujhe garv hai" is "I am proud". It also works as praise for someone's country or craft

5. राहत

   raahat

   Relieved

   Usage

   For when a lost item turns up or you catch the train. "Raahat mili" is "what a relief"

6. सुकून

   sukoon

   At peace

   Usage

   Praise for a quiet place or a piece of music — a compliment that lands well about a guesthouse or a view

7. प्यार

   pyaar

   Love

   Usage

   Covers romantic and family love. Aimed at a stranger it will be read as a proposal — use "pasand" for liking a thing or a place

8. पसंद

   pasand

   Like

   Usage

   "Mujhe yeh pasand hai" is "I like this" — the safest way to praise food or a town

9. याद

   yaad

   Missing someone

   Usage

   "Aapki yaad aati hai" — "I miss you". A natural thing to send to a host or friend after you leave

10. उदास

    udaas

    Sad

    Usage

    For saying your mood is low. Add "thoda" — "a little" — if you would rather not be asked why

11. अफ़सोस

    afsos

    Regret

    Usage

    "That's a shame" — for a cancelled plan, and appropriate for condolences too

12. निराश

    niraash

    Disappointed

    Usage

    Says something fell short. Directed at a shop or service it reads as a firm complaint, so pick your moment

13. अकेला

    akela

    Lonely / Alone

    Usage

    Also used plainly for "I am travelling alone". A female speaker says "akeli"

14. गुस्सा

    gussa

    Angry

    Usage

    "Mujhe gussa aa raha hai" — "I am getting angry". It is strong, so keep it as a last resort in a complaint

15. चिढ़

    chidh

    Irritation

    Usage

    Milder than "gussa". Safest aimed at traffic or a long wait — pointed at a person it stings

16. डर

    dar

    Fear

    Usage

    "Mujhe dar lag raha hai" is "I am scared" — for a dark street or a driver going too fast

17. हैरान

    hairaan

    Surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it fits good and bad surprises alike, and works well for reacting to a view or a scale

18. चिंता

    chinta

    Worry

    Usage

    "Chinta mat karo" means "don't worry" — worth knowing as a way to reassure someone

19. परेशान

    pareshaan

    Troubled

    Usage

    One word for "I am in difficulty" — a good opener before asking for help

20. तनाव

    tanaav

    Stress

    Usage

    In conversation people mostly say the borrowed "tension"; "tanaav" is the better word with a doctor

21. शर्मिंदा

    sharminda

    Embarrassed

    Usage

    The apologetic kind of embarrassment. Added to an apology it sounds sincere

22. शर्म

    sharm

    Shyness

    Usage

    Bashfulness in general. "Sharm aa rahi hai" — "you're making me shy" — is a fine reply to a compliment

23. बोर

    bor

    Bored

    Usage

    A fully naturalised loan. Fine about a long wait, rude if aimed at a person or their town

24. थका हुआ

    thaka hua

    Tired

    Usage

    A female speaker says "thaki hui". Use it after a long journey to signal you want to rest

25. नींद आ रही है

    neend aa rahi hai

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "sleep is coming". Hindi describes feelings and bodily states as things that arrive

26. मैं ठीक हूँ

    main theek hoon

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard reply when asked how you are, and also how you say "I'm all right" after a stumble

27. तबीयत ठीक नहीं है

    tabiyat theek nahin hai

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    When you cannot name the symptom, showing this is enough to get a doctor or your host moving

28. मज़ा आया

    maza aaya

    I enjoyed it

    Usage

    Always well received when parting — the perfect verdict for a guide or a host who fed you

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