Signification
Used to ask someone to stop an action or quantity.
Contexte culturel
Hosts will often ignore the first 'Bas kijiye' as a sign of their generosity. You may need to say it multiple times with increasing (but still polite) firmness. In Lucknow and Delhi, 'Bas kijiye' is often paired with 'Tasliya' (satisfaction), implying you are perfectly satisfied and need no more. In office settings, 'Bas kijiye' is used to conclude a meeting or a discussion point without sounding dismissive of others' ideas. During Ramadan, when breaking fast (Iftar), 'Bas kijiye' is used frequently as people tend to over-serve fried foods and drinks.
The Hand Gesture
Place your hand palm down over your plate or glass while saying this to be extra clear and polite.
Don't be too loud
Saying 'Bas kijiye!' loudly can sound like you are angry. Keep the tone soft and melodic.
Signification
Used to ask someone to stop an action or quantity.
The Hand Gesture
Place your hand palm down over your plate or glass while saying this to be extra clear and polite.
Don't be too loud
Saying 'Bas kijiye!' loudly can sound like you are angry. Keep the tone soft and melodic.
Add 'Shukriya'
Always follow 'Bas kijiye' with 'Shukriya' (Thank you) to maintain perfect etiquette.
The Rule of Three
Expect to say it three times at a traditional dinner before they actually stop pouring!
Teste-toi
You are at your teacher's house and they are pouring you more tea. What do you say?
Teacher: 'Thora aur chai lein?' You: '_______'
Since it's a teacher, you must use the formal 'kijiye' form.
Complete the sentence to tell someone to stop joking politely.
Ab mazaaq ____ کیجیے۔
The standard phrase for stopping an action is 'Bas kijiye'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
1. Bas kijiye 2. Bas karo
Formal for elders, informal for younger family members.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: 'Aap bohat bol rahe hain.' B: 'Maaf kijiye, main ab _______.'
When talking about yourself stopping, you use the first-person 'karta hoon'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Bas kijiye'
Food
- • Tea
- • Biryani
- • Dessert
Speech
- • Jokes
- • Arguments
- • Stories
Actions
- • Tickling
- • Teasing
- • Working
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTeacher: 'Thora aur chai lein?' You: '_______'
Since it's a teacher, you must use the formal 'kijiye' form.
Ab mazaaq ____ کیجیے۔
The standard phrase for stopping an action is 'Bas kijiye'.
1. Bas kijiye 2. Bas karo
Formal for elders, informal for younger family members.
A: 'Aap bohat bol rahe hain.' B: 'Maaf kijiye, main ab _______.'
When talking about yourself stopping, you use the first-person 'karta hoon'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, the word for the vehicle 'bus' is spelled and pronounced exactly the same in Urdu.
No, it is the most polite way to say stop. 'Bas karo' can be rude if used with the wrong person.
'Bas' is used as a command to stop, while 'Kafi' is an adjective meaning 'sufficient'.
Yes, to tell him to stop the car, though 'Yahan rok dein' (Stop here) is more common.
You would use 'Bas karo!' with a sharp tone, or 'Bohat ho gaya!' (Enough is enough!).
Yes, frequently! Usually in romantic contexts where one person is teasing another.
Yes, 'Bas panch minute' means 'Just five minutes'.
'Aur dijiye' (Give more) or 'Jari rakhein' (Keep going).
No, 'Bas' never changes. Only the verb 'Karna' (Kijiye/Karo) changes.
Rarely. It's mostly a spoken phrase. In an email, you'd use 'Is silsile ko khatam karte hain'.
Expressions liées
کافی ہے
synonymIt is enough
رہنے دیں
similarLet it be
رک جائیں
similarPlease stop/stay
بہت ہو گیا
builds onEnough has happened
