B2 Expression Neutral

ठीक से काम करो।

theek se kaam karo.

Work properly.

Bedeutung

An instruction to perform a task correctly and diligently.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In North India, this is a very common phrase used by elders to children. It is not considered rude if said by an elder to a younger person. In modern corporate settings, this phrase is sometimes replaced by English phrases like 'Please ensure quality', but it remains the go-to for direct feedback. Teachers often use this to signal that a student's work is below their potential.

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Tone matters

The phrase can sound aggressive. Always use a calm tone to ensure it sounds like helpful feedback.

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Avoid with elders

Never use this with people older than you; it is considered very disrespectful.

Bedeutung

An instruction to perform a task correctly and diligently.

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Tone matters

The phrase can sound aggressive. Always use a calm tone to ensure it sounds like helpful feedback.

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Avoid with elders

Never use this with people older than you; it is considered very disrespectful.

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Add 'kripya'

Adding 'kripya' (please) at the start makes it much more polite and professional.

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Complete the sentence: तुम ____ काम करो।

तुम ____ काम करो।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ठीक से

The phrase 'thik se' is the correct adverbial phrase for 'correctly'.

Which is the most formal way to say this?

Choose the formal version.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ठीक से काम कीजिए

'Kijiye' is the respectful imperative form in Hindi.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मैंने यह रिपोर्ट बना ली है। B: यह गलत है, ____।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ठीक से काम करो

Since the report is wrong, the instruction to do it correctly is the logical response.

Match the register.

Match: 1. Tu, 2. Tum, 3. Aap

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1. Kar, 2. Karo, 3. Kijiye

These are the three levels of imperative conjugation in Hindi.

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Complete the sentence: तुम ____ काम करो। Fill Blank A1

तुम ____ काम करो।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ठीक से

The phrase 'thik se' is the correct adverbial phrase for 'correctly'.

Which is the most formal way to say this? Choose B1

Choose the formal version.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ठीक से काम कीजिए

'Kijiye' is the respectful imperative form in Hindi.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: मैंने यह रिपोर्ट बना ली है। B: यह गलत है, ____।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ठीक से काम करो

Since the report is wrong, the instruction to do it correctly is the logical response.

Match the register. Match C1

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✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1. Kar, 2. Karo, 3. Kijiye

These are the three levels of imperative conjugation in Hindi.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

6 Fragen

Yes, it is very common between friends, especially when playing games or doing chores.

It depends on the context. If you are a boss to an employee, it is a standard instruction. If you are a child to a parent, it is rude.

They are interchangeable, but 'thik se' is slightly more common in daily speech.

It is better to use more formal language in emails, like 'Please ensure the work is done correctly'.

Add 'kripya' at the beginning or use the formal verb 'kijiye' instead of 'karo'.

Yes, from physical labor to intellectual tasks.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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ढंग से काम करो

synonym

Do work in a proper manner.

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ध्यान से काम करो

similar

Do work with attention.

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काम पूरा करो

builds on

Finish the work.

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