B1 Expression Neutre

समय बर्बाद मत करो।

samay barbaad mat karo.

Don't waste time.

Signification

Advising someone not to squander valuable time.

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Contexte culturel

In Indian households, parents often use this phrase to instill discipline in children regarding their studies. In modern offices, this is used to emphasize the importance of meeting deadlines.

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Use 'Kripya'

Add 'Kripya' (Please) at the start to make the advice sound much more polite.

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Context matters

Only use this with people you know well or in a professional setting where you have authority.

Signification

Advising someone not to squander valuable time.

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Use 'Kripya'

Add 'Kripya' (Please) at the start to make the advice sound much more polite.

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Context matters

Only use this with people you know well or in a professional setting where you have authority.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

परीक्षा पास है, ____ बर्बाद मत करो।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : समय

The phrase is 'samay barbad mat karo'.

Choose the correct imperative form.

Which is the correct way to tell a friend not to waste time?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : समय बर्बाद मत करो।

This is the most standard neutral-informal way.

Match the register to the phrase.

Match: Formal vs Informal

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Formal: कृपया समय बर्बाद न करें

Formal uses 'kripya' and 'na karen'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: I am playing games all day. B: ________

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : समय बर्बाद मत करो।

It is the logical advice for someone playing games all day.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

परीक्षा पास है, ____ बर्बाद मत करो।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : समय

The phrase is 'samay barbad mat karo'.

Choose the correct imperative form. Choose A2

Which is the correct way to tell a friend not to waste time?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : समय बर्बाद मत करो।

This is the most standard neutral-informal way.

Match the register to the phrase. Match B1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Formal: कृपया समय बर्बाद न करें

Formal uses 'kripya' and 'na karen'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: I am playing games all day. B: ________

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : समय बर्बाद मत करो।

It is the logical advice for someone playing games all day.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

6 questions

Only if you are very close or if the situation is critical. Otherwise, use a softer phrase.

They are interchangeable. 'Waqt' is slightly more common in Urdu-influenced Hindi.

'Mat' is for commands/advice. 'Nahi' is for facts.

It can be if said with a harsh tone. Keep your tone helpful.

Yes, it is a great way to self-motivate.

Use 'समय का सदुपयोग करना बेहतर होगा' (It would be better to use time wisely).

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