المعنى
A polite request for someone to provide information.
خلفية ثقافية
In regions like Delhi and Lucknow, the 'Aap' register is a point of pride. Using 'bataiye' even in casual settings with acquaintances is common to show 'Tehzeeb' (refinement). In modern Indian offices, while English is common, when Hindi is spoken, 'bataiye' is the standard for maintaining professional boundaries between different levels of management. In movies, the shift from 'bataiye' to 'batao' often signals a shift in a relationship—from formal acquaintances to friends or lovers. Children are taught from a young age to use '-iye' forms with parents and grandparents, though this is becoming slightly more relaxed in urban nuclear families.
The 'Zara' Trick
Add 'ज़रा' (zara) before 'बताइए' to sound like a pro. It means 'just' and makes your request sound much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't over-honorific
Don't use 'bataiye' with your younger brother or a child; it will make you sound like you're making fun of them or being very angry.
المعنى
A polite request for someone to provide information.
The 'Zara' Trick
Add 'ज़रा' (zara) before 'बताइए' to sound like a pro. It means 'just' and makes your request sound much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't over-honorific
Don't use 'bataiye' with your younger brother or a child; it will make you sound like you're making fun of them or being very angry.
Eye Contact
In India, when saying 'Mujhe bataiye' to an elder, a slight nod of the head is often expected as a sign of respect.
اختبر نفسك
You are talking to your boss. Which phrase is correct?
सर, कल की मीटिंग का समय _______।
'बताइए' is the only formal option suitable for a boss.
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
_______ अपना पता (address) बताइए।
'Mujhe' (to me) is the correct dative pronoun to use with 'batana'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Mujhe bataiye 2. Mujhe batao 3. Mujhe bata
This matches the descending levels of formality (Aap -> Tum -> Tu).
Complete the dialogue politely.
अजनबी (Stranger): क्या मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ? आप (You): जी हाँ, स्टेशन का रास्ता _______।
Since you are talking to a stranger (अजनबी), the polite 'bataiye' is required.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where to use 'Mujhe bataiye'
Professional
- • Interviews
- • Meetings
- • Emails
Public
- • Directions
- • Shopping
- • Transport
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينसर, कल की मीटिंग का समय _______।
'बताइए' is the only formal option suitable for a boss.
_______ अपना पता (address) बताइए।
'Mujhe' (to me) is the correct dative pronoun to use with 'batana'.
1. Mujhe bataiye 2. Mujhe batao 3. Mujhe bata
This matches the descending levels of formality (Aap -> Tum -> Tu).
अजनबी (Stranger): क्या मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ? आप (You): जी हाँ, स्टेशन का रास्ता _______।
Since you are talking to a stranger (अजनबी), the polite 'bataiye' is required.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is the closest equivalent. The '-iye' suffix carries the 'please' sentiment, so you don't always need to add 'Kripya' (please), though you can for extra politeness.
It's better to use 'Mujhe batao'. Using 'bataiye' with friends might sound like you are being sarcastic or formal.
'Bataiye' is the standard polite imperative. 'Batayein' is slightly more formal/literary and is also the plural form.
'Boliye' means 'please speak'. Use it if you want someone to start talking, but use 'bataiye' if you want them to give you specific information.
Absolutely. It is the perfect way to request information in a professional email.
You say 'Mujhe mat bataiye'.
No, 'Mujhe bataiye' remains the same whether a man or a woman is speaking.
No, the '-iye' form is gender-neutral for the listener as well.
Yes! 'Mujhe kahani bataiye' is a very common way to ask for a story.
You can say 'Kripya karke mujhe batayein' (Kindly please inform me).
عبارات ذات صلة
समझाना (Samjhana)
similarTo explain
सूचित करना (Suchit karna)
specialized formTo inform (formal)
पूछना (Poochna)
contrastTo ask
दिखाना (Dikhana)
similarTo show
