B1 Expression Neutral

समय बर्बाद मत करो।

samay barbaad mat karo.

Don't waste time.

Significado

Advising someone not to squander valuable time.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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Use 'Kripya'

Add 'Kripya' (Please) at the start to make the advice sound much more polite.

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Context matters

Only use this with people you know well or in a professional setting where you have authority.

Significado

Advising someone not to squander valuable time.

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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.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

परीक्षा पास है, ____ बर्बाद मत करो।

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

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?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: समय बर्बाद मत करो।

This is the most standard neutral-informal way.

Match the register to the phrase.

Match: Formal vs Informal

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Formal: कृपया समय बर्बाद न करें

Formal uses 'kripya' and 'na karen'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: I am playing games all day. B: ________

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: समय बर्बाद मत करो।

It is the logical advice for someone playing games all day.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

परीक्षा पास है, ____ बर्बाद मत करो।

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

The phrase is 'samay barbad mat karo'.

Choose the correct imperative form. Choose A2

Which is the correct way to tell a friend not to waste time?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: समय बर्बाद मत करो।

This is the most standard neutral-informal way.

Match the register to the phrase. Match B1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Formal: कृपया समय बर्बाद न करें

Formal uses 'kripya' and 'na karen'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: I am playing games all day. B: ________

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: समय बर्बाद मत करो।

It is the logical advice for someone playing games all day.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

6 preguntas

Only 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).

Frases relacionadas

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समय का सदुपयोग करें

contrast

Use time wisely

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वक्त की कीमत

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Value of time

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देर मत करो

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Don't be late

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