Bedeutung
Advising someone not to squander valuable time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Indian households, parents often use this phrase to instill discipline in children regarding their studies. In modern offices, this is used to emphasize the importance of meeting deadlines.
Use 'Kripya'
Add 'Kripya' (Please) at the start to make the advice sound much more polite.
Context matters
Only use this with people you know well or in a professional setting where you have authority.
Bedeutung
Advising someone not to squander valuable time.
Use 'Kripya'
Add 'Kripya' (Please) at the start to make the advice sound much more polite.
Context matters
Only use this with people you know well or in a professional setting where you have authority.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
परीक्षा पास है, ____ बर्बाद मत करो।
The phrase is 'samay barbad mat karo'.
Choose the correct imperative form.
Which is the correct way to tell a friend not to waste time?
This is the most standard neutral-informal way.
Match the register to the phrase.
Match: Formal vs Informal
Formal uses 'kripya' and 'na karen'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I am playing games all day. B: ________
It is the logical advice for someone playing games all day.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenपरीक्षा पास है, ____ बर्बाद मत करो।
The phrase is 'samay barbad mat karo'.
Which is the correct way to tell a friend not to waste time?
This is the most standard neutral-informal way.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Formal uses 'kripya' and 'na karen'.
A: I am playing games all day. B: ________
It is the logical advice for someone playing games all day.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenOnly if you are very close or if the situation is critical. Otherwise, use a softer phrase.
They are interchangeable. 'Waqt' is slightly more common in Urdu-influenced Hindi.
'Mat' is for commands/advice. 'Nahi' is for facts.
It can be if said with a harsh tone. Keep your tone helpful.
Yes, it is a great way to self-motivate.
Use 'समय का सदुपयोग करना बेहतर होगा' (It would be better to use time wisely).
Verwandte Redewendungen
समय का सदुपयोग करें
contrastUse time wisely
वक्त की कीमत
similarValue of time
देर मत करो
similarDon't be late