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उठाना चीज

uthana cheez

to pick up thing

به‌طور تحت‌اللفظی: uṭhānā (to lift/pick up) chīz (thing)

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Used for physically lifting an object from a surface.
  • Place the object name before the verb `uṭhānā`.
  • Do not use this for picking up people or skills.

معنی

This phrase is the most basic way to say you are lifting or picking up an object from the floor or a table. It is your go-to expression for grabbing your keys, a book, or even a fallen snack.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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1

Dropping a pen in class

Kripya merā pen uṭhā dījiye.

Please pick up my pen.

2

Cleaning the living room

Ye sārī chīzein yahān se uṭhāo.

Pick up all these things from here.

3

In a formal meeting

Aap apne dastāvez uṭhā sakte hain.

You can pick up your documents.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In many Indian households, there is a deep respect for physical objects, especially books and musical instruments. If an object falls, picking it up (`uṭhānā`) is often followed by a small gesture of reverence. This reflects the belief that knowledge and tools are sacred.

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The 'Phone' Exception

In Hindi, you don't 'answer' a phone, you 'pick' it up. Use `phone uṭhānā` even if the phone is already in your hand!

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Don't lift people!

If you say `Rohan ko uṭhāo`, people might think you are literally bench-pressing Rohan. Use `Rohan ko pick-up karo` for rides.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Used for physically lifting an object from a surface.
  • Place the object name before the verb `uṭhānā`.
  • Do not use this for picking up people or skills.

What It Means

At its heart, uṭhānā chīz is about the physical act of lifting. You use it when something is sitting on a surface. It is the literal movement of your hand grabbing an object. It is simple, direct, and very common in daily life. Think of it as the 'Ctrl+C' of physical actions in Hindi.

How To Use It

In Hindi, the object usually comes before the verb. So, you would say the name of the thing first. For example, Kitāb uṭhāo means 'Pick up the book.' You can change the ending of uṭhānā based on who you are talking to. Use uṭhāiye for elders and uṭhāo for friends. It is a very flexible verb that fits into almost any sentence structure.

When To Use It

Use this when you drop your phone on the sidewalk. Use it when you are cleaning your room and moving boxes. It is perfect for asking a waiter to take away a plate. If you are at the gym, you use it for lifting weights too! It is a 'workhorse' phrase for any physical interaction with objects.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this for 'picking up' a person from the airport. For people, we usually use the verb lenā or pichup karnā. Also, don't use it for 'picking up' a new language or a hobby. That requires different verbs like sīkhnā. Using uṭhānā for a person might sound like you are literally trying to lift them off the ground!

Cultural Background

In Indian culture, objects like books or tools are often treated with high respect. If you drop a book, you might see someone 'pick it up' and touch it to their forehead. This is a sign of seeking forgiveness for dropping a source of knowledge. Picking things up quickly is also seen as a sign of being helpful and attentive in a household.

Common Variations

You will often hear sāmān uṭhānā which means 'pick up the luggage' or 'pick up the stuff.' Another common one is phone uṭhānā, which means 'answering the phone.' If someone says kadām uṭhānā, they are talking about 'taking a step' or taking action. It is a very versatile root word that grows into many different meanings.

نکات کاربردی

The phrase is neutral and safe for all settings. Just remember to conjugate the verb `uṭhānā` to match the level of respect you want to show.

💡

The 'Phone' Exception

In Hindi, you don't 'answer' a phone, you 'pick' it up. Use `phone uṭhānā` even if the phone is already in your hand!

⚠️

Don't lift people!

If you say `Rohan ko uṭhāo`, people might think you are literally bench-pressing Rohan. Use `Rohan ko pick-up karo` for rides.

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The Sacred Book

If you pick up a book that fell, it's polite to touch it to your forehead. It shows you value education.

مثال‌ها

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#1 Dropping a pen in class

Kripya merā pen uṭhā dījiye.

Please pick up my pen.

Using 'dījiye' makes the request polite and formal.

#2 Cleaning the living room

Ye sārī chīzein yahān se uṭhāo.

Pick up all these things from here.

A direct command used when tidying up.

#3 In a formal meeting

Aap apne dastāvez uṭhā sakte hain.

You can pick up your documents.

Professional and respectful tone.

#4 Texting a friend about a phone call

Mera phone kyun nahi uṭhā rahe ho?

Why aren't you picking up my phone (call)?

Common slang for answering a call.

#5 A humorous moment with a heavy box

Is bhāri dibbe ko hāth mat uṭhānā!

Don't even try to lift this heavy box!

Used jokingly to warn someone about the weight.

#6 An emotional moment after a mess

Chalo, milkar ye kachrā uṭhāte hain.

Come, let's pick up this mess together.

Implies teamwork and moving forward.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct form of the verb to ask a friend to pick up a book.

Kitāb ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uṭhāo

`uṭhāo` is the informal imperative form suitable for friends.

Complete the sentence: 'I am picking up the thing.'

Main chīz ___ hūn.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uṭhā rahā

`uṭhā rahā` is the present continuous form for 'picking up'.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality of 'uṭhānā'

Informal

Talking to friends or younger siblings.

Ye uṭhā!

Neutral

Standard daily interaction.

Chīz uṭhāo.

Formal

Talking to elders or in a shop.

Kripya uṭhāiye.

Where to use 'uṭhānā chīz'

uṭhānā chīz
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At the Gym

Lifting weights

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At Home

Picking up toys

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On the Street

Picking up dropped keys

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On the Phone

Answering a call

بانک تمرین

2 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct form of the verb to ask a friend to pick up a book. جای خالی

Kitāb ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uṭhāo

`uṭhāo` is the informal imperative form suitable for friends.

Complete the sentence: 'I am picking up the thing.' جای خالی

Main chīz ___ hūn.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uṭhā rahā

`uṭhā rahā` is the present continuous form for 'picking up'.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Mostly yes, but it also means 'to wake someone up' (e.g., Mujhe subah uṭhānā). Context is key!

Yes, you can say sāmān uṭhānā for picking up bags or groceries.

You would say Mat uṭhāo or more formally Mat uṭhāiye.

No, you can also use vastu in formal settings, but chīz is much more common in daily speech.

You wouldn't use uṭhānā there. You would say tezi se chalo (walk fast).

It's not rude with friends, but with a boss or a stranger, always use uṭhāiye.

No, for flowers we use the verb toṛnā (to break/pluck).

The past tense is uṭhāyā. For example: Maine chīz uṭhāyi (I picked up the thing).

Sometimes! Uṭhā lenā can colloquially mean someone 'swiped' or stole something.

Yes, signal uṭhānā is sometimes used when a device catches a radio or Wi-Fi signal.

عبارات مرتبط

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sāmān uṭhānā

to carry/pick up luggage

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phone uṭhānā

to answer the phone

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fāydā uṭhānā

to take advantage of (metaphorical)

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kadām uṭhānā

to take a step/action

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