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- Standard way to say 'Close the door' in Hindi.
- Uses 'kar do' which is friendly but direct.
- Essential for privacy, climate control, or quiet.
- Easily adjusted for politeness by changing the ending.
Bedeutung
This phrase is the most common way to ask someone to close a door. It is direct, simple, and works in almost every daily situation.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 7At home with a sibling
Bhai, darwaza band kar do.
Brother, close the door.
In a professional meeting
Rahul, please darwaza band kar dijiye.
Rahul, please close the door.
Texting a roommate
Aate waqt darwaza band kar dena.
Close the door while coming in.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In cities like Delhi, 'Gate' is often used instead of 'Darwaza' due to heavy English influence. Doors are often left open as a sign of welcome; closing them during the day might prompt a neighbor to ask if everything is okay. The main door is the 'mouth' of the house. It should always be kept clean and functional. A broken door that won't close properly is considered bad luck. Closing the door is a classic cinematic trope for a private romantic moment or a serious family confrontation.
Use 'Laga do' for extra fluency
Native speakers often say 'Darwaza laga do'. It sounds very natural and less like a textbook.
Watch the 'z' sound
In some regions, people say 'Darwada' (with a 'd'). While understood, 'Darwaza' (with a 'z') is the standard prestige pronunciation.
In 15 Sekunden
- Standard way to say 'Close the door' in Hindi.
- Uses 'kar do' which is friendly but direct.
- Essential for privacy, climate control, or quiet.
- Easily adjusted for politeness by changing the ending.
What It Means
Darwaza band kar do is your bread and butter for basic Hindi commands. Darwaza means door. Band means closed. Kar do is a compound verb meaning 'do it' or 'finish the action.' It is like saying 'get that door shut for me.' It is functional and gets the job done without any fuss.
How To Use It
You use this when the AC is running and the heat is leaking in. Or maybe when you want some privacy for a phone call. Just point or look at the door and say the phrase. If you are talking to an elder, you change do to dijiye to stay polite. It is a very versatile sentence structure.
When To Use It
Use it at home with your siblings when they leave your room. Use it in a taxi if the driver leaves the door ajar. It works perfectly in an office when starting a private meeting. You will hear this constantly in Indian households during the summer. Nobody wants the cool air escaping the room!
When NOT To Use It
Do not use kar do with your boss or a stranger. It sounds a bit too bossy or casual for them. For high-stakes formal situations, stick to the polite dijiye version. Also, do not scream it unless there is an actual emergency. Hindi is all about the tone you carry with the words.
Cultural Background
In India, privacy is a shared concept, but the 'closed door' has weight. Many traditional homes keep doors open to welcome neighbors and air. Closing a door often signals a shift to 'serious' business or rest. Interestingly, band is also used for 'off,' like turning off a light. It is a very hardworking word in the Hindi vocabulary.
Common Variations
If you are feeling extra polite, say Darwaza band kar dijiye. If you are talking to a close friend, you might say Yaar, darwaza band kar na. The na at the end makes it a soft request. In a hurry? Just shout Darwaza! and point. Everyone will know exactly what you mean.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. Use 'dijiye' for formal settings and 'do' for friends and family. Ensure your tone is requesting rather than demanding to remain likable.
Use 'Laga do' for extra fluency
Native speakers often say 'Darwaza laga do'. It sounds very natural and less like a textbook.
Watch the 'z' sound
In some regions, people say 'Darwada' (with a 'd'). While understood, 'Darwaza' (with a 'z') is the standard prestige pronunciation.
Beispiele
7Bhai, darwaza band kar do.
Brother, close the door.
Very common casual usage within the family.
Rahul, please darwaza band kar dijiye.
Rahul, please close the door.
Using 'dijiye' makes it respectful for the workplace.
Aate waqt darwaza band kar dena.
Close the door while coming in.
The 'dena' ending is common in casual texting.
Shor aa raha hai, darwaza band kar do!
It's getting noisy, close the door!
Used here to solve a specific problem (noise).
Baarish ho rahi hai, darwaza band kar do.
It is raining, close the door.
A practical instruction based on the weather.
Bahar hi raho aur darwaza band kar do!
Stay outside and close the door!
A playful way to 'kick someone out' of a room.
Mujhe akele rehna hai, darwaza band kar do.
I want to be alone, close the door.
Expressing a need for boundaries and space.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to ask a friend to close the door.
राहुल, दरवाज़ा बंद _____।
'कर दो' is the correct neutral imperative for a friend.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Close the door'?
Select the formal option:
'Dijiye' is the formal imperative used with 'Aap'.
Fill in the missing line in this dialogue.
A: बाहर बहुत शोर है। B: _________।
Closing the door is the logical response to noise.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother.
With a younger sibling, you can use 'de' (informal) or 'do' (neutral).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Parts of a Door in Hindi
Components
- • दरवाज़ा (Door)
- • कुंडी (Latch)
- • ताला (Lock)
- • हैंडल (Handle)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenराहुल, दरवाज़ा बंद _____।
'कर दो' is the correct neutral imperative for a friend.
Select the formal option:
'Dijiye' is the formal imperative used with 'Aap'.
A: बाहर बहुत शोर है। B: _________।
Closing the door is the logical response to noise.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother.
With a younger sibling, you can use 'de' (informal) or 'do' (neutral).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenIt is masculine. You say 'Bada darwaza' (big door), not 'Badi darwaza'.
Yes, but it's more abrupt. 'Band kar do' is smoother and more common for requests.
Use 'Darwaza band kar dijiye'. Never use 'kar do' with a teacher.
Verwandte Redewendungen
दरवाज़ा खोल दो
contrastOpen the door
कुंडी लगा दो
specialized formLatch the door
दरवाज़ा लगा दो
synonymClose the door
खिड़की बंद कर दो
similarClose the window
