Bedeutung
Asking someone to hurry to you.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Pakistan, 'Jaldi aao' is often used when food is served. It's a sign of hospitality to ensure the guest eats while the food is hot. In cities like Lucknow, even informal speech can be quite polite. You might hear 'Jaldi aa jao' which adds a slightly softer tone to the command. Younger generations often mix English. You might hear 'Jaldi aao, we are getting late!' showing the bilingual nature of modern Urdu. In the UK or USA, 'Jaldi aao' is a key phrase parents use to keep the language alive at home, often shouted across the house.
The 'Tum' Rule
Only use this with people you would call by their first name.
Respect Matters
Using 'aao' with your grandfather will result in a very stern look!
Bedeutung
Asking someone to hurry to you.
The 'Tum' Rule
Only use this with people you would call by their first name.
Respect Matters
Using 'aao' with your grandfather will result in a very stern look!
Double it up
Say 'Jaldi jaldi aao' to sound like a native who is really in a rush.
Urdu Time
If someone tells you 'Jaldi aao', they might still mean 'in 20 minutes'. Context is everything!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to come' for a friend.
احمد، یہاں ______ آؤ۔
'Jaldi' means quickly, which completes the phrase 'Come here quickly'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for calling your younger brother?
Select the correct phrase:
'Aao' is the informal imperative used for younger siblings.
Complete the dialogue.
Sara: 'The movie starts in 5 minutes!' Ali: 'I am parking the car.' Sara: '________!'
In an urgent situation like a movie starting, 'Jaldi aao' is the natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a restaurant and your friend is still at home.
The first option correctly uses the phrase in a common social context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'Aao' vs 'Aaiye'
Jaldi Aao (Informal)
- • Friends
- • Siblings
- • Children
Jaldi Aaiye (Formal)
- • Boss
- • Teacher
- • Grandparents
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenاحمد، یہاں ______ آؤ۔
'Jaldi' means quickly, which completes the phrase 'Come here quickly'.
Select the correct phrase:
'Aao' is the informal imperative used for younger siblings.
Sara: 'The movie starts in 5 minutes!' Ali: 'I am parking the car.' Sara: '________!'
In an urgent situation like a movie starting, 'Jaldi aao' is the natural response.
Situation: You are at a restaurant and your friend is still at home.
The first option correctly uses the phrase in a common social context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is not rude among friends, but it is very rude to use with elders or superiors.
'Jaldi' refers to time (early/soon), while 'Tez' refers to speed (fast).
No, it is too informal for an email. Use 'Jald az jald tashreef layein' instead.
You can say 'Bohat jaldi aao' or repeat it: 'Jaldi jaldi aao'.
'Jaldi aao' works for both one friend and a group of friends.
Yes, but it sounds more like an exclamation or a line from a poem.
'Fatafat' is slang for 'instantly' and is even more informal than 'Jaldi'.
You should say 'Sir/Ma'am, jaldi aaiye'.
Yes, 'Main jaldi uthta hoon' means 'I wake up early'.
The opposite is 'Aahista aao' (Come slowly).
Verwandte Redewendungen
جلدی کرو
similarHurry up / Do it quickly
فٹافٹ آؤ
synonymCome instantly
آہستہ آؤ
contrastCome slowly
جلدی آئیے
specialized formCome quickly (formal)
تیزی سے
builds onWith speed
