B1 Expression خنثی

मुझे बोलने दो

mujhe bolne do

Let me speak

معنی

A request to be allowed to express oneself.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In many North Indian households, interrupting an elder is seen as a sign of disrespect. Using 'Mujhe bolne do' with a parent might be considered 'zubaan ladaana' (back-talking). In modern Indian startups, communication is flatter. However, in traditional government offices, you would always use 'dijiye' and wait for a clear pause before speaking. The phrase is a staple in dramatic courtroom scenes in Bollywood movies, symbolizing the struggle for truth against a corrupt system. On Twitter/X, users often use the hashtag #MujheBolneDo to protest against censorship or being 'ratioed' in comments.

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Use 'Toh' for Emphasis

If you are being ignored, say 'Mujhe bolne TOH do'. The 'toh' adds a layer of 'at least', making your request more powerful.

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Watch the 'D'

Don't use the English 'D' (alveolar). Use the Hindi dental 'D' for 'Do' to sound native.

معنی

A request to be allowed to express oneself.

🎯

Use 'Toh' for Emphasis

If you are being ignored, say 'Mujhe bolne TOH do'. The 'toh' adds a layer of 'at least', making your request more powerful.

⚠️

Watch the 'D'

Don't use the English 'D' (alveolar). Use the Hindi dental 'D' for 'Do' to sound native.

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The Power of Silence

Sometimes, pausing and looking at the person before saying 'Mujhe bolne dijiye' is more effective than shouting it.

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Body Language

Raise your hand slightly while saying this in a group to signal your intent visually.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'bolna'.

कृपया मुझे ______ दो।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: बोलने

The permissive 'do' requires the oblique infinitive ending in '-ne'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate to say to your teacher?

Select the formal version:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुझे बोलने दीजिए।

'Dijiye' is the formal imperative used with 'aap' for teachers and elders.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: तुम हमेशा मेरी बात काटते हो! B: ऐसी बात नहीं है... A: _________!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुझे बोलने दो

In the context of being interrupted ('baat kaatna'), 'Mujhe bolne do' is the most natural assertion.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are in a heated argument with a close friend who won't let you explain.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुझे बोलने दे!

With a close friend in a heated moment, the informal and forceful 'de' is common.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality Levels

Informal (Tu)
Bolne de Let me speak (Close/Angry)
Neutral (Tum)
Bolne do Let me speak (Friends)
Formal (Aap)
Bolne dijiye Let me speak (Elders/Boss)

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'bolna'. جای خالی A2

कृपया मुझे ______ दो।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: बोलने

The permissive 'do' requires the oblique infinitive ending in '-ne'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate to say to your teacher? Choose B1

Select the formal version:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुझे बोलने दीजिए।

'Dijiye' is the formal imperative used with 'aap' for teachers and elders.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: तुम हमेशा मेरी बात काटते हो! B: ऐसी बात नहीं है... A: _________!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुझे बोलने दो

In the context of being interrupted ('baat kaatna'), 'Mujhe bolne do' is the most natural assertion.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: You are in a heated argument with a close friend who won't let you explain.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुझे बोलने दे!

With a close friend in a heated moment, the informal and forceful 'de' is common.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

It depends on the tone and the person. With friends, it's neutral. With elders, use 'dijiye' to avoid being rude.

Because it's followed by the verb 'do'. In Hindi, infinitives change to the oblique '-ne' form before other verbs or postpositions.

Yes, 'baat karne do' means 'let me talk/converse' and is a very common alternative.

'Do' is for 'tum' (neutral/friends), 'de' is for 'tu' (very close/informal/aggressive).

Use 'Use bolne mat do'.

Rarely. In writing, you'd use 'Mujhe apni baat rakhne ka mauka dijiye' (Give me a chance to present my point).

Yes: 'Mujhe English bolne do'.

That would be 'Mujhe usse baat karne do'.

Adding 'Abe' at the beginning makes it very slangy and aggressive: 'Abe mujhe bolne de!'

Not necessarily, but it does imply you are being assertive.

Only the formal version: 'Mujhe bolne dijiye', and only if the interviewer is constantly interrupting.

'Tum bolo' (You speak) or 'Main sun raha hoon' (I am listening).

'Hamein bolne do'.

Yes, especially in dramas and action films during confrontations.

عبارات مرتبط

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मुझे जाने दो

builds on

Let me go

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मेरी बात सुनो

similar

Listen to me

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चुप रहो

contrast

Keep quiet

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मुँह खोलो

specialized form

Open your mouth / Speak up

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बोलने की आज़ादी

specialized form

Freedom of speech

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