B1 Expression Informal

इसे ले लो।

ise le lo.

Take it.

Significado

Used to offer something to someone.

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Contexto cultural

Always use your right hand when saying 'इसे ले लो' and handing over an object. The left hand is traditionally considered impure. In a professional setting, even if you are close to a colleague, using 'इसे लीजिए' is safer until a high level of intimacy is established. Guests may decline an offer twice out of politeness. You should repeat 'इसे ले लो' or 'लीजिए' with a gentle smile to show you genuinely want them to have it. Vendors often use 'लो' or 'ले लो' quickly. It's not rude in this fast-paced context; it's just efficient.

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The 'Insistence' Rule

If someone refuses your offer once, say 'Arre, ise le lo!' with a friendly tone. It shows you are being a good host.

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Watch the Register

Using 'le lo' with your boss can make you look unprofessional. Stick to 'lijiye' in the office.

Significado

Used to offer something to someone.

🎯

The 'Insistence' Rule

If someone refuses your offer once, say 'Arre, ise le lo!' with a friendly tone. It shows you are being a good host.

⚠️

Watch the Register

Using 'le lo' with your boss can make you look unprofessional. Stick to 'lijiye' in the office.

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Right Hand Only

Always extend the object with your right hand. Using the left hand can be seen as a sign of disrespect or lack of manners.

Ponte a prueba

You are handing a pen to your best friend. Which phrase is most natural?

दोस्त, मेरा पेन _______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ले लो

'ले लो' is the correct informal imperative for a friend.

Fill in the blank to make the phrase formal for a teacher.

सर, अपनी किताब _______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: लीजिए

'लीजिए' is the formal 'Aap' form required for teachers.

Match the phrase to the correct person.

Match: 1. इसे ले ले, 2. इसे ले लो, 3. इसे लीजिए

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A. Younger Brother, B. Friend, C. Boss

The level of formality increases from 'le le' to 'le lo' to 'lijiye'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मुझे बहुत प्यास लगी है। B: मेरे पास पानी है, _______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: इसे ले लो

'इसे ले लो' is the correct way to offer the water bottle.

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Ayudas visuales

When to use 'Ise le lo'

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Friends

  • Sharing food
  • Lending a pen
  • Giving a gift
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Family

  • Siblings
  • Cousins
  • Children
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Casual

  • Market
  • Street food
  • Small shops

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
You are handing a pen to your best friend. Which phrase is most natural? Choose A2

दोस्त, मेरा पेन _______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ले लो

'ले लो' is the correct informal imperative for a friend.

Fill in the blank to make the phrase formal for a teacher. Fill Blank B1

सर, अपनी किताब _______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: लीजिए

'लीजिए' is the formal 'Aap' form required for teachers.

Match the phrase to the correct person. situation_matching B1

Match: 1. इसे ले ले, 2. इसे ले लो, 3. इसे लीजिए

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A. Younger Brother, B. Friend, C. Boss

The level of formality increases from 'le le' to 'le lo' to 'lijiye'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: मुझे बहुत प्यास लगी है। B: मेरे पास पानी है, _______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: इसे ले लो

'इसे ले लो' is the correct way to offer the water bottle.

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Preguntas frecuentes

6 preguntas

Technically 'Ise' is singular. For plural, use 'Inhein le lo' (Take these). However, in casual speech, people often use 'Ise' for a single group or packet of things.

'Ye lo' is more like 'Here you go'. 'Ise le lo' is more like 'Please take this'. They are often interchangeable in casual settings.

Yes, if giving money to a friend, younger person, or shopkeeper, you can say 'Ise le lo'.

You must use 'इसे लीजिए' (Ise lijiye). Using 'le lo' would be considered rude.

No, 'le lo' remains the same regardless of whether the object is masculine (like 'pen') or feminine (like 'kitab').

Yes, it's very common in WhatsApp chats when telling someone to take a file or a photo you just sent.

Frases relacionadas

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ये लो

similar

Here you go / Take this

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पकड़ो इसे

similar

Hold this / Catch this

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रख लो

specialized form

Keep it

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इसे लीजिए

synonym

Please take this (formal)

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