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नया कमरा ढूँढना
Renting an ApartmentHero phraseकमरा ढूँढनाlooking for a room
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6 phrases from “नया कमरा ढूँढना”
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कमरा ढूँढनाHero phrase
कमरा ढूँढनाlooking for a room
- ऑफिस के पास कमरा ढूँढना शुरू किया।I started looking for a room near the office.
- शादी के बाद दोनों ने मिलकर कमरा ढूँढना तय किया।After the wedding the two of them decided to look for a room together.
हर महीने का किरायाPhrase 1
हर महीने का किरायाmonthly rent
- मालिक से पूछा, हर महीने का किराया कितना है।I asked the landlord how much the monthly rent is.
- बजट बनाते हुए लिखा, हर महीने का किराया पंद्रह हज़ार है।While making the budget I wrote, the monthly rent is fifteen thousand.
शान्त इलाकाPhrase 2
शान्त इलाकाquiet neighborhood
- रात की नींद के लिए शान्त इलाका चाहिए।For a good night's sleep you need a quiet area.
- बच्चों के लिए शान्त इलाका चुनना बेहतर है।It's better to choose a quiet area for the kids.
अच्छी लोकेशनPhrase 3
अच्छी लोकेशनgood location
- मेट्रो स्टेशन के पास अच्छी लोकेशन मिल गई।We found a good location near the metro station.
- दफ़्तर जाने में आसानी हो, इसलिए अच्छी लोकेशन देख रहे हैं।We're looking for a good location so it's easy to get to the office.
डिपॉज़िट देनाPhrase 4
डिपॉज़िट देनाpaying a deposit
- कॉन्ट्रैक्ट साइन करने से पहले डिपॉज़िट देना पड़ा।I had to pay a deposit before signing the contract.
- मालिक ने कहा, कुंजी लेने के लिए डिपॉज़िट देना होगा।The landlord said you'll have to pay a deposit to get the keys.
शिफ़्त होनाPhrase 5
moving houseto move
- अगले महीने नए फ्लैट में शिफ़्त होना है।Next month we have to move into the new flat.
- नौकरी बदलने के बाद शहर में शिफ़्त होना पड़ा।After changing jobs I had to move to the city.
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Hello Rohan! Why do you look, so tired? Didn't you sleep all night?
Oh Priya, don't ask! I am looking for a new room, since yesterday. Looking for a room is truly, a work of big headache!
Really? So you are looking, for a new room! This is a very, interesting thing.
Yes Priya, in a big city like Delhi, looking for a new room is not easy. For living, I need a good house.
No problem Rohan! In today's episode, we will talk, about this. Today we will learn, that looking for a new room, how we can make easy.
Absolutely! Today we will learn, six very useful phrases. These phrases, come in handy, when renting a new house.
Well said! And friends, in today's episode, we will also know, that landlords in India, how they ask unique questions!
Haha, yes! Some landlords, ask very strange questions! They take interviews, while drinking tea!
So let's start, today's fun conversation!
Rohan, first tell, your story! Yesterday when you, went to see a new room, what happened there?
Oh Priya, listen! Yesterday I went to see a new flat, which was very beautiful from outside. I liked it, very much.
Wow! Then you must have, said yes immediately?
No Priya! When I met the landlord, he took my, interview for one hour!
Haha! A one-hour interview? What all did the landlord, ask you?
He asked me, what work you do. Where your home is, and at night, what time you sleep!
Haha, this is very funny! Did he, ask anything else too?
Yes! He said, that on Tuesdays at home, cooking onion and garlic is forbidden! And bringing friends home, is also forbidden!
Haha! Rohan, in India many landlords, are like this. They look at the tenant, like their family.
Yes Priya, but with so many rules, looking for a new room, becomes very difficult. I got tired!
Absolutely! But Rohan, do you know, that with renting a house in India, an interesting thing is connected?
No Priya, I don't know. You tell me!
In big cities like Delhi and Mumbai, landlord and tenant, first sit together, and drink hot tea!
Really? They drink tea together?
Yes, while drinking tea they talk, which people call tea discussion! When landlord feels, that boy or girl is good, only then they give keys.
Wow, this is a very good thing! By drinking tea, fear reduces, and talking, becomes easy.
And one more thing! Built on rooftops in Delhi, people call small rooms, barsati. Young people these barsati rooms, like very much, because there fresh air is available!
Really? A room with an open terrace, I would also like very much! Sitting there in the evening, the fun of drinking tea would be unique!
Let's go friends, now we learn about taking a new house, some more important phrases.
Yes Priya! When we look for a new house, the very first thing is, monthly rent.
Absolutely! Monthly rent means, that money which we give to landlord, every month, for living in house.
Well said! For instance for some rooms, monthly rent, is ten thousand rupees. And for some, twenty thousand rupees.
Rohan, how much monthly rent, can you pay?
Priya, my pocket is small! I cannot pay monthly rent, more than fifteen thousand rupees.
I understand! And the second thing is, good location.
What is the meaning, of good location Priya? Tell our friends as well!
Good location means that place, which is near market, bus stop, and metro station. From where coming and going, is very easy.
Absolutely! If house is at good location, then time and money, both are saved.
But Rohan, here is a big question! Do you prefer a home with good location, or a quiet area?
Aha, quiet area! Quiet area means, that where there is no noise, car sounds don't come, and peace remains.
Yes! So friends, here are formed, our two teams! I am Team Priya, and I need good location, even if there is little noise!
And I am Team Rohan! I need quiet area, so I can sleep, comfortably!
Haha! So friends, which team are you in, Team Priya or Team Rohan? Tell us in the comments below!
Priya, while taking a new room, one more thing is very important, meaning paying deposit!
Yes Rohan! Paying deposit means, before living in house, giving to landlord, some money in advance.
True! When we vacate house, the landlord, returns that deposit.
Absolutely! Generally people, give two or three months rent, as deposit.
And when all things are decided, the last work is, moving into the new home!
Moving in means, taking all your luggage, from old house to new house. And in new house, starting to live.
Yes! Moving into a new home, is a joyful thing. But lifting luggage, is a slightly tiring work!
Haha, absolutely! Rohan, can you guess, that in big cities, what percentage of people, live in rented homes?
Umm, I think, that maybe forty percent people, live in rented homes!
You made a good guess! But I have heard, that in a big city like Mumbai, almost sixty percent people, live in rented homes!
Sixty percent? Wow, that is a very big number! So many people, live on rent!
Yes Rohan! That's why there, looking for a new room, people consider a part, of their life!
Now it's time, for our small quiz! Rohan, are you ready?
Yes Priya! I am completely ready. You ask questions!
First question! If your friend, has newly come to city, and doesn't have a place to stay, what is he doing?
Oh Priya, he is in the city, looking for a new room! He will soon, have to look for a good room.
Bravo, completely correct answer! Second question, if landlord says, that on every 1st date, you have to pay twenty thousand rupees, what will we call this?
This is very easy! We will call this, monthly rent. On every 1st date, one has to pay monthly rent!
Very good! Third question! If near a house, no car runs, there is no noise, and birds chirp, what kind of area is that?
Listen Priya, I want such a house! That is a quiet area. Living in a quiet area, has a unique fun!
Spot on! Fourth question! If a house, is right in front of metro station, and market is two minutes away, what special thing is in that house?
Yes, in this matter we will say, that house is at good location! Good location makes, coming and going easy.
Absolutely right! Fifth question! When before taking keys, you give landlord all at once, fifty thousand rupees in advance, what are you doing?
According to me, this is called paying deposit! While taking a new home, paying deposit is very necessary.
Exactly right! Sixth question! When you pack all your bed, TV and clothes, into a vehicle, and go to new home, what are you doing?
Oh wow! This means, that I, am moving into a new home! Moving into a new home, is very fun!
Wow Rohan! You gave for all six questions, completely correct answers!
Thanks Priya! Through your questions, I got very good practice!
So friends, this was our conversation today! Now it's time, for your mission for tomorrow!
Yes friends! Tomorrow morning, stand in front of the mirror. And say out loud three times: I need to look for a new room!
Absolutely! Whether you are a boy or a girl, you can easily say: I need to look for a new room!
Say it three times, without fear and comfortably! With this your fear, will end.
And remember, next time when you, go to see a new house, with the landlord, do drink tea!
Haha, absolutely! And if he asks, whether you eat onions on Tuesdays, respond with a smile!
Well said Rohan! So friends, if you liked today's episode, between Team Priya and Team Rohan, choose your team!
And subscribing to our channel, don't forget! We will meet, in the next episode!
Until then, keep listening and keep speaking! Bye-bye!
Bye-bye friends! See you again!
अब आपकी बारीYour turn
6 असली स्थितियों से अभ्यासPractice with 6 real situations
1कमरा ढूँढनाकमरा ढूँढना
नई नौकरी लग गई, घर ऑफिस से बहुत दूर है। दोस्त पूछता है, अब क्या करोगे। क्या कहोगे?
You have a new job, and home is very far from the office. A friend asks what you will do now. What do you say?2हर महीने का किरायाहर महीने का किराया
कमरा देखने आए हो। मालिक सामने है, महीने के पैसे जानने हैं। क्या कहोगे?
You came to see a room. The owner is in front of you, and you want the money for each month. What do you say?3शान्त इलाकाशान्त इलाका
कमरा ढूँढ रहे हो। रात में बहुत शोर है, नींद नहीं आती। क्या कहोगे?
You are looking for a room. At night there is a lot of noise, and you cannot sleep. What do you say?4अच्छी लोकेशनअच्छी लोकेशन
दोस्त पूछता है, कमरा कैसा है। वह मेट्रो स्टेशन के बहुत पास है। क्या कहोगे?
A friend asks how the room is. It is very near the metro station. What do you say?5डिपॉज़िट देनाडिपॉज़िट देना
फ्लैट का कागज़ आने से पहले मालिक ने पैसे लिए। दोस्त पूछता है, क्या हुआ। क्या कहोगे?
Before the flat papers, the owner took money. A friend asks what happened. What do you say?6शिफ़्त होनाto move
नया फ्लैट मिल गया। दोस्त पूछता है कब जाओगे, अगला महीना सोचा है। क्या कहोगे?
You got a new flat. A friend asks when you go, and you think next month. What do you say?Today's small task
So friends, this was our conversation today! Now it's time, for your mission for tomorrow!So friends, this was our conversation today! Now it's time, for your mission for tomorrow!
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