Significado
Used to tell someone to stop an action.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistani households, saying 'Bas' once is often seen as being shy. You must say it firmly or cover your plate with your hand to actually stop the host. In Lucknow, 'Bas kijiye' is preferred over 'Bas karein' for an extra layer of courtly elegance. Younger generations often mix it with English: 'Bas karein, I'm done!' In some spiritual contexts, 'Bas' refers to the idea that God is enough (Allah Bas).
The Hand Gesture
Always pair 'Bas karein' with a slight raising of the hand or a palm-out gesture to make your meaning clear and polite.
Tone Matters
A high-pitched 'BAS!' sounds like a scream. Keep your voice low and steady for a polite refusal.
Significado
Used to tell someone to stop an action.
The Hand Gesture
Always pair 'Bas karein' with a slight raising of the hand or a palm-out gesture to make your meaning clear and polite.
Tone Matters
A high-pitched 'BAS!' sounds like a scream. Keep your voice low and steady for a polite refusal.
The Three-Time Rule
Expect to say it three times at a dinner party before they actually stop pouring the tea!
Ponte a prueba
Which form should you use with your boss?
سر، اب ___۔
'Karein' is the respectful form used for superiors.
Complete the sentence to decline more tea.
شکریہ، اب ___، میرا کپ بھر گیا ہے۔
'Bas karein' is used when a quantity is sufficient.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A friend is teasing you and you are getting annoyed.
'Bas karo yar' is the standard informal way to stop a friend's behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
A: تھوڑا سا چاول اور لیں؟ B: نہیں، ___۔
This is the standard polite refusal for food.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Common Contexts for 'Bas'
Food
- • Tea
- • Rice
- • Sugar
Social
- • Joking
- • Complaining
- • Arguments
Travel
- • Rickshaw stop
- • Walking
- • Driving
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosسر، اب ___۔
'Karein' is the respectful form used for superiors.
شکریہ، اب ___، میرا کپ بھر گیا ہے۔
'Bas karein' is used when a quantity is sufficient.
Situation: A friend is teasing you and you are getting annoyed.
'Bas karo yar' is the standard informal way to stop a friend's behavior.
A: تھوڑا سا چاول اور لیں؟ B: نہیں، ___۔
This is the standard polite refusal for food.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common to say 'Bhai, yahan bas karein' to tell a driver to stop at a specific spot.
It depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's fine. To an elder, it is very rude.
'Bas' is a command to stop. 'Kaafi' is a description meaning 'sufficient.'
Add 'bhi' in the middle: 'Bas bhi karein!'
Yes, you can say 'Video bas karein' to mean 'Stop the video.'
Yes, it can mean 'only' (e.g., 'Bas do minute' - Only two minutes).
Rarely. In formal writing, 'Iktitam' (conclusion) or 'Rukna' are preferred.
There isn't a single word, but 'Jari rakhein' (Continue) is the functional opposite.
The 'ji' adds a layer of politeness and humility, often used when someone asks how you are and you want to say 'I'm just okay/surviving.'
Usually, you would say 'Bas karo' or 'Bas kar' to a child.
Frases relacionadas
کافی ہے
synonymIt is enough
رہنے دیں
similarLet it be
روک دیں
specialized formStop it (physical)
حد ہو گئی
builds onThis is the limit
ختم کریں
similarFinish it
