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.