Hindi · Greetings & Phrases

कृपया

Kripya

Please

Beginneradverb

Definition

A polite word used when asking for something.

Example

कृपया एक गिलास पानी दीजिए।

Please give me a glass of water.

Etymology

'कृपया' (Kripya) derives from the Sanskrit root 'कृपा' meaning 'grace' or 'kindness.' It is used to kindly request something from someone, reflecting politeness.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kripya' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often to add politeness to requests. It appears in spoken and written forms across Hindi-speaking regions.

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