Signification
A polite request for someone to show something.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Lucknow and Delhi, using 'dikhaiye' is part of 'Tehzeeb' (culture/etiquette). Even if you are older than the shopkeeper, using the polite form is seen as a sign of a well-bred person. In modern offices, 'Mujhe dikhaiye' is used during screen-sharing on Zoom or Teams. It has replaced the physical act of pointing at a paper. Children are taught to use 'dikhaiye' with elders from a young age. Using 'dikhao' with a grandfather would be corrected immediately. Bargaining often starts with 'Mujhe dikhaiye'. It signals that you are a serious buyer who wants to inspect the quality.
The 'Zara' Magic
Always add 'ज़रा' (zara) before 'mujhe dikhaiye' to sound like a native. It softens the command into a polite request.
Don't Point!
While saying 'dikhaiye', try to gesture with an open palm rather than a single index finger, which can be seen as aggressive.
Signification
A polite request for someone to show something.
The 'Zara' Magic
Always add 'ज़रा' (zara) before 'mujhe dikhaiye' to sound like a native. It softens the command into a polite request.
Don't Point!
While saying 'dikhaiye', try to gesture with an open palm rather than a single index finger, which can be seen as aggressive.
Eye Contact
In India, maintain brief eye contact when asking, then look at the object being shown to show interest.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct polite form of 'to show'.
भैया, कृपया मुझे वह लाल साड़ी _______।
In a shop setting ('Bhaiya'), the polite form 'dikhaiye' is the most appropriate.
Which sentence means 'Show me your passport'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Dikhaiye' is 'show', whereas 'dekhiye' is 'look'.
Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.
Boss: राहुल, क्या तुमने रिपोर्ट तैयार की? Rahul: जी सर। Boss: ठीक है, _______।
While a boss *could* use 'dikhaiye' to be very polite, 'dikhao' is the standard neutral imperative used by a superior to a subordinate.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. 'Mujhe dikhaiye' 2. 'Mujhe dekhiye'
'Dikhaiye' is for objects/actions shown to you; 'Dekhiye' is for looking at you.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Show vs. Look
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesभैया, कृपया मुझे वह लाल साड़ी _______।
In a shop setting ('Bhaiya'), the polite form 'dikhaiye' is the most appropriate.
Choose the correct translation:
'Dikhaiye' is 'show', whereas 'dekhiye' is 'look'.
Boss: राहुल, क्या तुमने रिपोर्ट तैयार की? Rahul: जी सर। Boss: ठीक है, _______।
While a boss *could* use 'dikhaiye' to be very polite, 'dikhao' is the standard neutral imperative used by a superior to a subordinate.
1. 'Mujhe dikhaiye' 2. 'Mujhe dekhiye'
'Dikhaiye' is for objects/actions shown to you; 'Dekhiye' is for looking at you.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot at all. It is the perfect level of politeness for a shopkeeper.
Yes, it's very common to say this when asking to see a photo or a website on someone's phone.
'Dikhlana' is slightly more formal/literary, but in daily speech, 'dikhana' is 99% of what you'll hear.
Use 'Mujhe mat dikhaiye'.
Yes, the phrase remains the same regardless of the gender of the speaker or the listener.
Yes, it is the most appropriate way to ask a teacher to show you an example.
Change 'Mujhe' to 'Usse'. So: 'Usse dikhaiye'.
'Dikhaiyega' is slightly more 'sweet' and suggestive of a future action. Both are very polite.
It's a regional dialect influence (mostly Mumbai). It's common in movies but grammatically incorrect in standard Hindi.
Yes, 'Mujhe dikhaiye' works for both physical objects and actions/processes.
Expressions liées
नज़र डालिए (Nazar daliye)
similarTake a look
पेश कीजिए (Pesh kijiye)
specialized formPresent/Produce
दिखावा करना (Dikhawa karna)
builds onTo show off
ज़रा देखिए (Zara dekhiye)
contrastJust look
दिखाई देना (Dikhai dena)
similarTo be visible
