This is the 116th most frequent Hindi word.
अप
The Hindi word "अप" means "self" or "prefix denoting negation or reversal."
The word 'आप' is used here as a respectful form of address, equivalent to 'you' in English when used formally.
आप कैसे हैं?
How are you?
The word 'आपकी' represents the possessive form of the respectful term 'आप,' denoting 'your' in English.
समय की पाबंदी आपकी पहचान है।
Punctuality is your identity.
The word 'आप' is again used respectfully to address someone formally, indicating the formal 'you' in English.