In 15 Sekunden
- Used to tell someone to turn on their microphone.
- A blend of English 'unmute' and Hindi 'karo' (do).
- Essential for digital meetings, gaming, and online classes.
Bedeutung
This is how you tell someone to turn their microphone on during a call. It is a mix of the English word 'unmute' and the Hindi verb for 'do'.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6In a professional Zoom meeting
राहुल जी, आप अनम्यूट कीजिये।
Rahul ji, please unmute.
Gaming with friends
भाई, अनम्यूट कर, तेरी आवाज़ नहीं आ रही।
Bro, unmute, I can't hear your voice.
Online class with a teacher
मैम, क्या मैं अनम्यूट करूँ?
Ma'am, should I unmute?
Kultureller Hintergrund
In cities like Mumbai and Delhi, Hinglish is the primary mode of communication. Using 'unmute karo' is more natural than using pure Hindi. The hierarchy is very important. Even if the meeting is in English, if someone switches to Hindi, they will use 'kījiye' for seniors. With the spread of cheap data, even rural users of WhatsApp and YouTube recognize the word 'unmute' as a functional icon label. Indians living abroad often use this phrase as a way to maintain a connection to their native grammar while using English tech terms.
Formality Matters
Always use 'kījiye' in a job interview, even if the interviewer is younger than you.
Don't over-Hindi
Don't try to translate 'unmute' into pure Hindi; people might not understand you in a tech context.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to tell someone to turn on their microphone.
- A blend of English 'unmute' and Hindi 'karo' (do).
- Essential for digital meetings, gaming, and online classes.
What It Means
अनम्यूट करो (Unmute karo) is a modern Hinglish phrase. It tells someone to activate their microphone. You will hear this constantly in India's digital spaces. It combines the global tech term 'unmute' with the Hindi helper verb करो (karo). It is simple, direct, and very common.
How To Use It
Use it just like a command or a request. You place the action first and the verb second. If you are talking to a friend, say अनम्यूट करो. If you are in a meeting, use the polite version अनम्यूट कीजिये (unmute kijiye). It is like pointing at a silent screen and nudging them to speak. We have all been that person talking while muted!
When To Use It
Use this during Zoom calls, WhatsApp voice notes, or gaming sessions. It is perfect when you see someone's lips moving but hear nothing. It works great in online classes when a teacher calls on you. You can even use it jokingly in person. If a friend is being unusually quiet, tell them to अनम्यूट करो to break the ice.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use करो (karo) with your boss or elders. It sounds a bit too bossy or demanding. Avoid using it in purely physical, non-digital situations unless it is a joke. If someone is literally wearing a mask, do not say this. It is strictly for electronic audio settings. Using it for a person's mouth in a serious argument might be seen as rude.
Cultural Background
India has one of the largest smartphone markets in the world. Because of this, English tech terms have blended into daily Hindi. This 'Hinglish' style is the default for Gen Z and urban professionals. It shows how Hindi adapts quickly to new technology. It is a bridge between traditional language and the global digital culture. Everyone from Mumbai to small towns understands this now.
Common Variations
For friends, use अनम्यूट कर (unmute kar). It is very informal and close. For formal settings, use अनम्यूट कीजिये (unmute kijiye). If you want to ask if they can unmute, say अनम्यूट कर सकते हो? (unmute kar sakte ho?). Sometimes people just say 'Mike on karo' which means 'Turn the mic on'. Both are equally popular in the 'Work From Home' era.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is highly versatile but depends entirely on the verb ending (kar/karo/kijiye) to signal respect. It is the standard way to navigate digital communication in India.
Formality Matters
Always use 'kījiye' in a job interview, even if the interviewer is younger than you.
Don't over-Hindi
Don't try to translate 'unmute' into pure Hindi; people might not understand you in a tech context.
Beispiele
6राहुल जी, आप अनम्यूट कीजिये।
Rahul ji, please unmute.
Using 'kijiye' makes it respectful for a colleague.
भाई, अनम्यूट कर, तेरी आवाज़ नहीं आ रही।
Bro, unmute, I can't hear your voice.
Using 'kar' is very casual for close friends.
मैम, क्या मैं अनम्यूट करूँ?
Ma'am, should I unmute?
Asking for permission in a classroom setting.
इतना सन्नाटा क्यों है? अनम्यूट करो!
Why so much silence? Unmute yourself!
A playful way to tell a quiet friend to speak up.
अपना माइक अनम्यूट करो जल्दी।
Unmute your mic quickly.
Direct and urgent for troubleshooting.
प्लीज़ अनम्यूट करो, मुझे तुम्हारी बात सुननी है।
Please unmute, I want to hear what you have to say.
Softens the command into a sincere request.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna' for a formal meeting.
सर, कृपया अपना माइक अनम्यूट _______।
In a formal setting with 'Sir', 'kījiye' is the respectful imperative.
Which sentence means 'I unmuted my mic'?
Select the correct past tense sentence:
Past tense of 'karna' with 'maine' is 'kiya'.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. अनम्यूट कर | 2. अनम्यूट कीजिए | 3. अनम्यूट करो
Kar is informal, Kījiye is formal, Karo is neutral.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenसर, कृपया अपना माइक अनम्यूट _______।
In a formal setting with 'Sir', 'kījiye' is the respectful imperative.
Select the correct past tense sentence:
Past tense of 'karna' with 'maine' is 'kiya'.
1. अनम्यूट कर | 2. अनम्यूट कीजिए | 3. अनम्यूट करो
Kar is informal, Kījiye is formal, Karo is neutral.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenYes, it is a correct Hinglish compound verb. While not 'pure' Hindi, it follows all standard Hindi grammar rules.
Yes, but 'आवाज़ खोलो' is more common for TVs. 'Unmute' is specifically for digital communication apps.
You would say 'मैं अनम्यूट हूँ' (maiñ unmute hūñ).
Verwandte Redewendungen
म्यूट करो
contrastTurn off the microphone.
आवाज़ बढ़ाओ
similarIncrease the volume.
वीडियो ऑन करो
builds onTurn on the video.
