Signification
Command to stand.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistani schools, students stand up the moment a teacher enters the room and remain standing until told to sit. This is a core part of 'Adab'. During a 'Mushaira' (poetry recital), if a particularly famous poet is called to the stage, the audience might stand up as a 'standing ovation' of respect. In many South Asian Muslim traditions, during the 'Salam' part of a Milad, participants stand up to show devotion. It is common for younger siblings to stand up and offer their seat to an elder brother or sister who enters a crowded room.
The 'Aap' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Khare ho jaiye'. It is never wrong to be too polite, but it can be very wrong to be too informal.
Retroflex 'R'
The 'r' in 'Khare' is a retroflex sound. If you pronounce it like a soft English 'r', people will understand you, but you'll have a strong accent. Try to flick your tongue!
Signification
Command to stand.
The 'Aap' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Khare ho jaiye'. It is never wrong to be too polite, but it can be very wrong to be too informal.
Retroflex 'R'
The 'r' in 'Khare' is a retroflex sound. If you pronounce it like a soft English 'r', people will understand you, but you'll have a strong accent. Try to flick your tongue!
Eye Contact
When you stand up to show respect (Adab), it is often polite to keep your gaze slightly lowered rather than staring directly at the elder.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb for a formal situation.
دادا جان کمرے میں آئے، احمد نے کہا: 'آپ ____'۔
Since Ahmed is talking to his grandfather (Dada Jan), he must use the most respectful form 'jaiye'.
Which phrase is used for a group of children?
استاد نے بچوں سے کہا: ____
'Khare ho jao' is the plural neutral form suitable for a teacher addressing students.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. National Anthem 2. Close friend 3. Grandfather
National anthems use the collective formal 'jayen', friends use 'ja', and grandfathers use 'jaiye'.
Complete the dialogue.
Doctor: 'Check-up ke liye ____.' Patient: 'Theek hai.'
Doctors typically use a polite register with patients.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Politeness Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesدادا جان کمرے میں آئے، احمد نے کہا: 'آپ ____'۔
Since Ahmed is talking to his grandfather (Dada Jan), he must use the most respectful form 'jaiye'.
استاد نے بچوں سے کہا: ____
'Khare ho jao' is the plural neutral form suitable for a teacher addressing students.
1. National Anthem 2. Close friend 3. Grandfather
National anthems use the collective formal 'jayen', friends use 'ja', and grandfathers use 'jaiye'.
Doctor: 'Check-up ke liye ____.' Patient: 'Theek hai.'
Doctors typically use a polite register with patients.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be both. Grammatically, it is the plural form, but in Urdu, we use the plural to address one person with a neutral level of respect (the 'Tum' level).
Yes, but usually people use 'Stand!' in English or 'Khara ho!' (singular informal) for pets.
'Khara hona' specifically means to be on your feet. 'Uthna' is more general and means 'to rise', which could mean getting out of bed or waking up.
You would say 'Baraye meherbani, tashreef layiye' or 'Khare ho jaiye'.
Yes, drill sergeants use it constantly, though often in a very clipped, loud tone: 'Khare ho!'
No, you wouldn't tell a chair to stand up. It is only for living beings that can control their posture.
The 'jao' comes from 'jana' (to go). In Urdu, many verbs are 'compound', where the second verb adds a sense of completion or direction to the first.
A waiter is usually already standing! But if they were sitting, you should use 'Khare ho jaiye' to be polite.
In the command 'Khare ho jao', it stays 'Khare' because it's the plural/neutral imperative. But in a sentence like 'She is standing', it becomes 'Woh khari hai'.
The opposite is 'Baith jao' (Sit down).
Expressions liées
تشریف رکھیے
contrastPlease be seated.
اٹھ کھڑے ہونا
builds onTo rise up suddenly.
سیدھے کھڑے رہو
specialized formStand up straight.
صف میں کھڑے ہو
specialized formStand in a row.
