When learning Hindi, one of the practical areas you might explore is the vocabulary associated with real estate and housing. This can be particularly helpful if you are considering buying, renting, or discussing homes in a Hindi-speaking region. Below, you’ll find a selection of essential phrases and words to help you navigate these conversations.
घर (Ghar) – House/Home
This is a general term for any dwelling that serves as living quarters.
मेरा घर बहुत बड़ा है। (Mera ghar bahut bada hai.)
अपार्टमेंट (Apartment) – Apartment
A set of rooms forming one residence, typically in a building containing a number of these.
मैं एक अपार्टमेंट में रहता हूँ। (Main ek apartment mein rahta hoon.)
किराया (Kiraya) – Rent
The amount of money paid periodically by a tenant to a landlord in exchange for the use of land or property.
क्या आप मुझे किराया बता सकते हैं? (Kya aap mujhe kiraya bata sakte hain?)
मकान मालिक (Makaan Maalik) – Landlord
The person who owns the property that is rented out to tenants.
हमारे मकान मालिक बहुत ही समझदार हैं। (Hamare makaan maalik bahut hi samajhdar hain.)
संपत्ति (Sampatti) – Property
Any physical or virtual entity that is owned by an individual or jointly by a group of individuals.
यह संपत्ति अब मेरे नाम है। (Yah sampatti ab mere naam hai.)
बिक्री के लिए (Bikri Ke Liye) – For Sale
Used to describe property that is available to be purchased.
यह घर बिक्री के लिए उपलब्ध है। (Yah ghar bikri ke liye uplabdh hai.)
खरीदना (Kharidna) – To Buy
The act of obtaining ownership of a property in exchange for money.
मैं यह घर खरीदना चाहता हूँ। (Main yah ghar kharidna chahta hoon.)
बिल्डर (Builder) – Builder
A person whose job is to construct homes or buildings.
बिल्डर इस इमारत को तेज़ी से बना रहा है। (Builder is imarat ko tezi se bana raha hai.)
बाज़ार मूल्य (Bazaar Mulya) – Market Value
The amount for which something can be sold in a given market.
इस घर का बाज़ार मूल्य क्या है? (Is ghar ka bazaar mulya kya hai?)
जायदाद (Jaaydaad) – Real Estate
Land along with any permanent improvements attached to the land, whether natural or man-made.
उसने अपनी जायदाद बेच दी। (Usne apni jaaydaad bech di.)
बंधक (Bandhak) – Mortgage
A legal agreement by which a bank or other creditor lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor’s property.
उन्होंने अपने घर के लिए बंधक लिया। (Unhone apne ghar ke liye bandhak liya.)
अनुबंध (Anubandh) – Contract
A written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law.
क्या आपने अनुबंध पढ़ा? (Kya aapne anubandh padha?)
भूमि (Bhoomi) – Land
The surface of the earth that is not covered by water.
उनके पास बहुत सारी भूमि है। (Unke paas bahut saari bhoomi hai.)
मकान (Makaan) – Building
Any structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory.
यह मकान कितने साल पुराना है? (Yah makaan kitne saal purana hai?)
Understanding these terms can significantly enhance your ability to engage in property-related discussions in Hindi. As you expand your vocabulary, try to use these words in context to improve your fluency. Whether you’re discussing rentals, purchases, or legal aspects of real estate, knowing the right terminology can help you navigate these conversations more effectively.
