Signification
To speak while another person is still talking, preventing them from finishing.
Contexte culturel
Interrupting elders is often seen as a sign of poor upbringing (bad-sanskaar). Children are taught to wait for a 'viraam' (pause) before speaking. While traditional values discourage it, modern startups in cities like Bangalore or Gurgaon see 'baat kaatna' as a sign of active participation, though it still requires a polite 'Sorry to interrupt'. In Indian TV news, 'baat kaatna' is almost a sport. Anchors and guests frequently talk over each other, leading to the popular phrase 'Mujhe meri baat poori karne dijiye' (Let me finish my point). In rural settings, silence is a form of respect. In urban settings, speed of communication often overrides the taboo of interrupting.
Politeness Filter
Always add 'Kshama karein' (Forgive me) or 'Sorry' before using this phrase in a professional setting.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Baat' is feminine. Say 'Meri baat kaati', never 'Mera baat kaata'.
Signification
To speak while another person is still talking, preventing them from finishing.
Politeness Filter
Always add 'Kshama karein' (Forgive me) or 'Sorry' before using this phrase in a professional setting.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Baat' is feminine. Say 'Meri baat kaati', never 'Mera baat kaata'.
The 'Di' Suffix
Adding 'di' (from dena) to 'kaat' (kaat di) makes the interruption sound more sudden or impactful.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'baat kaatna'.
जब माँ बोल रही हों, तो उनकी ______ अच्छी बात नहीं है।
The sentence requires an infinitive form (gerund) to act as the subject/object of the phrase 'acchi baat nahi hai'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct past tense usage:
'Baat' is feminine, so the verb 'kaatna' becomes 'kaati' in the past tense with 'ne'.
Complete the dialogue politely.
A: 'मैं सोच रहा था कि हमें गोवा जाना चाहिए...' B: '______, पर गोवा में अभी बहुत बारिश हो रही होगी।'
In a polite conversation, an apology should precede an interruption.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A news anchor stops a politician from speaking to go to a commercial break.
This is a classic case of 'baat kaatna' in a professional/media context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesजब माँ बोल रही हों, तो उनकी ______ अच्छी बात नहीं है।
The sentence requires an infinitive form (gerund) to act as the subject/object of the phrase 'acchi baat nahi hai'.
Choose the correct past tense usage:
'Baat' is feminine, so the verb 'kaatna' becomes 'kaati' in the past tense with 'ne'.
A: 'मैं सोच रहा था कि हमें गोवा जाना चाहिए...' B: '______, पर गोवा में अभी बहुत बारिश हो रही होगी।'
In a polite conversation, an apology should precede an interruption.
Situation: A news anchor stops a politician from speaking to go to a commercial break.
This is a classic case of 'baat kaatna' in a professional/media context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot necessarily. It depends on the tone and context. If done to correct a dangerous mistake, it's helpful. If done to dominate, it's rude.
No, for that use 'Awaaz kat rahi hai' (Voice is cutting). 'Baat kaatna' is for people interrupting.
The opposite would be 'baat poori hone dena' (to let the talk be completed).
It's more common in speech and fiction. In formal reports, 'hastakshep' is preferred.
In Hindi, most words ending in 't' (like baat, raat, laat) are feminine. It's just a grammatical rule!
In 'Hinglish', people might understand, but it sounds very unnatural. Stick to 'kaato'.
Say: 'Kripya meri baat poori hone dijiye' (Please let my talk be completed).
No, it's specifically for verbal communication.
Yes, 'Beech mein koodna' (Jumping in the middle) is a common slang alternative.
Only if you are personifying them in a story. Otherwise, no.
Expressions liées
बीच में बोलना
synonymTo speak in the middle.
टोकना
similarTo interject or question.
दखल देना
similarTo interfere.
मुँह लगना
contrastTo argue back.
बात मानना
contrastTo obey or agree.
