Signification
Commanding someone to be quiet.
Contexte culturel
The state of 'Bolne band' is a common way to express displeasure without shouting. It is a form of emotional distance. Teachers in Maharashtra often use 'Bolne band' followed by 'Pin-drop silence' (an English loan-phrase) to manage classrooms. In movies, 'Bolne band' is a classic trope for lovers who have had a minor tiff, usually resolved in the next scene. In rural settings, 'Bolne band' can be a serious social sanction where a community stops talking to an individual.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it sounds like an angry command. Use a soft tone for a neutral request.
Use with 'aahe'
To sound more natural when talking about relationships, always use 'Amche bolne band aahe'.
Signification
Commanding someone to be quiet.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it sounds like an angry command. Use a soft tone for a neutral request.
Use with 'aahe'
To sound more natural when talking about relationships, always use 'Amche bolne band aahe'.
The 'Katti' factor
With kids, use 'Katti' instead of 'Bolne band' to sound more playful.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'do' (kar/kara).
मुलांनो, वर्गात बोलणे बंद _______.
Since 'mulanno' (children) is plural, we use the plural command 'kara'.
Which sentence means 'We are not on speaking terms'?
Choose the correct sentence:
We use the possessive 'Amche' (Our) to describe the state of the relationship.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are angry at your brother for talking while you sleep.
This is a direct, informal command suitable for an annoyed sibling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू राहुलशी का बोलत नाहीस? B: कारण काल आमचे भांडण झाले, म्हणून आता आमचे _________.
The context of a fight (bhandan) leads to not being on speaking terms.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमुलांनो, वर्गात बोलणे बंद _______.
Since 'mulanno' (children) is plural, we use the plural command 'kara'.
Choose the correct sentence:
We use the possessive 'Amche' (Our) to describe the state of the relationship.
Situation: You are angry at your brother for talking while you sleep.
This is a direct, informal command suitable for an annoyed sibling.
A: तू राहुलशी का बोलत नाहीस? B: कारण काल आमचे भांडण झाले, म्हणून आता आमचे _________.
The context of a fight (bhandan) leads to not being on speaking terms.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be. To friends, it's fine. To elders, it's very rude. Use 'Shant raha' for politeness.
No, for a TV use 'TV band kar'. 'Bolne' is only for human speech.
'Gappa bas' literally means 'sit quiet' and is more common as a command to children.
You say 'Mi bolne band karen'.
No, 'band' is an invariant adjective in this context.
Rarely as a command, but often in news to describe diplomatic situations.
The opposite is 'Bolne suru karne' (to start talking).
No, it is too informal. You would never tell someone to stop talking in an interview.
Because 'Bolne' is a noun here, so you need the possessive 'My speaking'.
Yes, but often replaced by 'Vishay cut' or 'Chup baith'.
Expressions liées
गप्प बस
synonymSit quiet
शांत राहा
similarStay quiet
तोंड बंद कर
specialized formShut your mouth
अबोला
builds onState of silence
