मिलना दोस्त से

You will use this phrase constantly. To make it a sentence, you usually add a subject. For example, Main dost se mil raha hoon means "I am meeting a friend." Notice how se sits right after dost. If you are meeting multiple friends, it becomes doston se milna. It is a very flexible phrase. You can use it in the past, present, or future. Just change the ending of milna to fit your timing.

Use this when you are making weekend plans. Use it when your mom asks why you are late for dinner. It is perfect for texting a group chat. If you are at a cafe and someone calls you, say this. It works for old school friends and new work buddies alike. It is the ultimate "I have a life" phrase. Use it whenever the vibe is relaxed and friendly.

Avoid this phrase in high-stakes professional settings. If you are meeting a CEO, do not say dost se milna. It sounds too casual. For a doctor's appointment, use appointment. For a formal business meeting, use meeting. Also, do not use it for accidental run-ins. If you bump into someone at the mall, that is a different kind of milna. This phrase implies you planned to see them.

In India, friendship is often seen as an extension of family. Meeting a friend is rarely a 30-minute affair. It usually involves food, tea, and lots of talking. The concept of "Chai-Pe-Charcha" (discussion over tea) is huge. When you say you are meeting a friend, people assume you will be gone for a while. Friendship is a deep commitment in South Asian culture. It is the glue that keeps the hectic city life bearable.

You might hear yaar se milna among close guy friends. Yaar is like saying "dude" or "mate." Another common one is saheli se milna, specifically for female friends. If you want to sound a bit more poetic, you could say mitr se milna. However, dost is the king of everyday conversation. It is understood by everyone from Delhi to Mumbai. Stick with dost and you will never go wrong.