नकारात्मक रिपोर्टेड कमांड्स: 'न करने के लिए...' (रिपोर्टेड स्पीच)
not to का इस्तेमाल करना सीखो; रिपोर्टिंग वर्ब का सही चुनाव बहुत ज़रूरी है!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To report a 'don't' command, use 'not to' + the verb after the person being told.
- Replace 'don't' with 'not to' (e.g., 'Don't go' becomes 'not to go').
- Always include the person being told (e.g., 'He told ME not to...').
- Use reporting verbs like 'told', 'asked', or 'warned' to set the tone.
Overview
not to + base form के साथ जोड़ते हैं।The auto driver told me not to hurry.अगर आप यहाँ 'don't' का उपयोग करेंगे, तो वह गलत हो जाएगा। हिंदी भाषी होने के नाते, हम अक्सर 'don't' के आदी होते हैं, इसलिए इस structure को समझना बहुत ज़रूरी है ताकि आप natural sounding English बोल सकें।
not to infinitive structure में बदल देते हैं। इसे समझने के लिए 'Reporting Verb' का महत्व समझना होगा। tell, ask, warn, advise जैसे शब्द यह बताते हैं कि मूल आदेश किस लहजे (tone) में था।that clause के बजाय object + not to + verb का प्रयोग होता है। यह structure हिंदी के 'को... न करने के लिए कहना' के काफी करीब है।not to लगा सकते हैं। अगर आप object छोड़ देंगे, तो वाक्य अधूरा लगेगा।not to हमेशा वैसा ही रहता है। केवल Reporting Verb (जैसे: tell का told) बदलता है। यह हिंदी के क्रिया रूपों की जटिलता (जैसे: लिंग और वचन के अनुसार बदलाव) से कहीं अधिक सरल है।Subject + Reporting Verb + Object + not to + Base Form.- Direct: "Don't eat this!"
- Reported:
She told me not to eat that.
- Direct: "Don't be late!"
- Reported:
The boss warned us not to be late.
- 1Prohibitions (मनाही): जब कोई नियम तोड़ा जा रहा हो। जैसे:
The guard told the visitors not to touch the paintings.
यह बाज़ार में किसी दुकान के नियम बताने जैसा है। - 2Warnings (चेतावनी): जब किसी खतरे के प्रति आगाह किया जाए। जैसे:
My father warned me not to drive fast in the rain.
- 3Advice (सलाह): जब कोई हिदायत दे। जैसे:
The doctor advised him not to smoke.
- 4Formal Instructions (औपचारिक निर्देश): जैसे ऑफिस में मीटिंग के दौरान।
My manager instructed me not to send the email yet.
not to का प्रयोग इसे और अधिक 'indirect' और 'polite' बना देता है।- 1'Don't' का प्रयोग: हिंदी में हम कहते हैं «उसने कहा कि मत जाओ», तो हम अक्सर English में भी 'don't' लगा देते हैं। जैसे: *He told me don't go.* यह गलत है क्योंकि
toldके बादdon'tनहीं आता। सही है: *He told me not to go.* - 2Object को छोड़ देना: हिंदी में हम अक्सर 'मुझसे' (to me) को वाक्य में छिपा लेते हैं। English में
toldयाwarnedके बाद object (me/him/her) लगाना अनिवार्य है। *He warned not to go* गलत है। सही है: *He warned me not to go.* - 3Verb का गलत रूप:
not toके बाद हमेशा 'Base form' (जैसे: go, eat) आता है। कुछ लोग इसमें-ingलगा देते हैं जैसे: *He told me not to going.* यह पूरी तरह गलत है। याद रखें,toके साथ हमेशा verb का original रूप आता है।
to + verb का उपयोग करते हैं। जब नकारात्मक होता है, तो बस not को to से पहले लगा देते हैं। यह बहुत ही logical है।- 1क्या 'not to' के बजाय 'to not' कह सकते हैं?
- 1क्या 'forbid' के साथ 'not to' लगा सकते हैं?
- 1क्या reporting verb हमेशा past tense में ही होगा?
not to + base verb! अभ्यास करते रहिए, रहें और अपनी English को और बेहतर बनाते रहिए।2. Structure of Negative Reported Commands
| Reporting Verb | Object (Person) | Negative Particle | Infinitive | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
told
|
me
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not
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to go
|
He told me not to go.
|
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asked
|
him
|
not
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to stay
|
She asked him not to stay.
|
|
warned
|
us
|
not
|
to touch
|
They warned us not to touch.
|
|
ordered
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them
|
not
|
to move
|
The captain ordered them not to move.
|
|
begged
|
her
|
not
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to cry
|
I begged her not to cry.
|
|
reminded
|
you
|
not
|
to forget
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I reminded you not to forget.
|
Meanings
The structure used to relay a negative command, order, or request that someone else previously gave, without using their exact words.
Reporting a Direct Order
Used when someone in authority gives a firm instruction to stop or avoid an action.
“The police officer ordered the driver not to move.”
“My boss told me not to miss the deadline.”
Reporting a Polite Request
Used when someone asks nicely for an action to be avoided.
“She asked her roommate not to play loud music.”
“The librarian asked us not to talk so loudly.”
Reporting a Warning
Used when the instruction is for the person's safety or to avoid a negative consequence.
“The lifeguard warned the kids not to swim too far out.”
“My mom warned me not to walk home alone at night.”
Reference Table
| डायरेक्ट कमांड | रिपोर्टिंग वर्ब | ऑब्जेक्ट | रिपोर्टेड कमांड |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"Don't run!"
|
told
|
us
|
He told us not to run.
|
|
"Do not feed the animals."
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warned
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visitors
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The zookeeper warned visitors not to feed the animals.
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|
"Please don't be late."
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asked
|
her
|
He asked her not to be late.
|
|
"Don't worry about it."
|
advised
|
me
|
She advised me not to worry about it.
|
|
"Don't touch!"
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ordered
|
him
|
The guard ordered him not to touch.
|
|
"Don't forget your keys."
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reminded
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them
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I reminded them not to forget their keys.
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|
"Don't smoke here."
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forbade
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them
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The manager forbade them to smoke here.
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
The supervisor instructed the employees not to disclose the password. (Workplace security)
The boss told us not to share the password. (Workplace security)
My boss said not to give out the password. (Workplace security)
Boss-man said: don't leak the pass. (Workplace security)
नकारात्मक रिपोर्टेड कमांड्स: 'Not To' फॉर्मूला
मुख्य संरचना
- Subject + Verb She told
- Object me
- Not to not to
- Base Verb forget
रिपोर्टिंग वर्ब्स
- Told He told me
- Asked She asked him
- Warned They warned us
- Advised I advised her
- Ordered The guard ordered them
- Forbade The rule forbade him
आम गलतियाँ
- Don't / Didn't NOT 'told me don't'
- Verb Form NOT 'not to going'
- Missing Object NOT 'warned not to'
डायरेक्ट बनाम रिपोर्टेड नकारात्मक कमांड्स
नकारात्मक रिपोर्टेड कमांड्स में बदलना
क्या मूल कमांड नकारात्मक है (जैसे, "Don't...", "Do not...")?
क्या कमांड प्राप्त करने वाला कोई विशिष्ट व्यक्ति (ऑब्जेक्ट) है?
क्या डायरेक्ट कमांड में 'Don't' या 'Do not' है?
कमांड में मुख्य क्रिया क्या है?
क्या रिपोर्टिंग वर्ब सही टेंस में है (आमतौर पर पास्ट सिंपल यदि पास्ट इवेंट को रिपोर्ट कर रहा है)टी
नकारात्मक रिपोर्टेड कमांड्स का उपयोग कब करें
निषेध
- • नियम और विनियम
- • कानून
- • नो-गो ज़ोन
चेतावनी
- • सुरक्षा खतरे
- • संभावित जोखिम
- • बुरे परिणाम
सलाह
- • सिफारिशें
- • सुझाव
- • मार्गदर्शन (नकारात्मक)
अनुरोध
- • विनम्र गैर-कार्य
- • औपचारिक अपील
- • विनम्रतापूर्वक न करने के लिए कहना
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
He told me not to go.
She told him not to cry.
The teacher told us not to talk.
Mom told me not to eat the cake.
The doctor told her not to smoke.
I asked my friend not to be late.
The sign told us not to walk on the grass.
He warned me not to touch the oven.
The manager told the staff not to use the main elevator.
She begged him not to leave her alone.
The instructor warned us not to dive in the shallow end.
I told the kids not to make a mess in the living room.
The police ordered the protesters not to block the entrance.
The manual explicitly warns users not to open the battery compartment.
He advised me not to invest all my money in one stock.
The coach urged the players not to lose focus in the final minutes.
The judge admonished the witness not to speculate on the defendant's motives.
The treaty binds both nations not to develop nuclear weapons.
She cautioned her colleagues not to underestimate the competition.
The professor instructed the students not to cite Wikipedia in their final papers.
The board of directors petitioned the CEO not to proceed with the merger.
The document exhorts readers not to succumb to societal pressures.
He was strictly enjoined not to divulge the secret to anyone.
The guidelines implore visitors not to disturb the delicate ecosystem of the cave.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners often try to use 'that' clauses for commands.
Using 'say' with an object or 'tell' without one.
Using 'not' with 'forbid'.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
He told me don't go.
He told me not to go.
She said me not to eat.
She told me not to eat.
I told not to run.
I told them not to run.
He told me to not touch.
He told me not to touch.
The doctor asked me don't smoke.
The doctor asked me not to smoke.
He warned me to not go.
He warned me not to go.
She told to him not to wait.
She told him not to wait.
He suggested me not to go.
He suggested that I not go. / He told me not to go.
The sign said not to enter.
The sign told us not to enter.
He told me not to forgot.
He told me not to forget.
He forbade me not to go.
He forbade me to go.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
My ___ told me not to ___.
The ___ warned the ___ not to ___.
I would strongly advise you not to ___.
They were explicitly instructed not to ___.
Real World Usage
The safety officer told us not to enter the zone without a helmet.
I told you not to draw on the walls!
She told me not to post that video of her.
The doctor warned him not to exercise for two weeks.
The guide asked the group not to take photos inside the temple.
The officer ordered the suspect not to move his hands.
सही वर्ब चुनो
She advised me not to worry.
'Don't' या 'Didn't' से बचो
He told me not to go.
हमेशा ऑब्जेक्ट लगाओ
The teacher told the students not to talk.
सीधेपन को नरम करना
He asked her not to be late.
बेस वर्ब बहुत ज़रूरी है
He told me not to run.(not 'not to running')
Smart Tips
Cross out the 'Don't' in your mind and write 'Not To' immediately.
Check if the original sentence had 'Please'. If yes, use 'asked'. If no, use 'told'.
Imagine the person is a bridge. You can't get to the 'not to' without crossing the person first.
Avoid 'to not' (split infinitive). Keep 'not' and 'to' together as 'not to'.
उच्चारण
Stress on 'Not'
In negative reported commands, the word 'not' is usually stressed to emphasize the prohibition.
Reduction of 'to'
The word 'to' is often reduced to a schwa sound /tə/.
Falling Intonation
He told me not to ↘go.
Conveys a final, firm command.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Remember 'NOT TO' — the 'NOT' always comes first, just like you say 'NO' before you do anything else.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a big red 'X' (Not) standing in front of a 'To' sign. The 'X' blocks the path to the action.
Rhyme
When 'Don't' is what they said, put 'Not To' in your head.
Story
A boss tells an employee, 'Don't be late!' The employee goes home and tells his wife, 'My boss told me not to be late.' The wife then tells the kids, 'Your dad was told not to be late.' The chain of 'not to' keeps everyone on time.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Look at the next 3 'Don't' signs you see (e.g., 'Don't walk', 'Don't smoke') and say them out loud as reported commands: 'The sign told me not to...'
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
In the UK, 'told' is very common, but 'asked' is used frequently even for firm commands to maintain a level of politeness.
Americans often use 'said not to' in informal speech, even though 'told me not to' is grammatically 'better'.
In global business English, using 'warned' or 'instructed' is preferred over 'told' to sound more precise and professional.
The use of the infinitive to report commands dates back to Old English, though the 'not to' word order became standardized in Middle English as the auxiliary 'do' (don't) developed.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
What is something your parents always told you not to do when you were a kid?
Has a doctor ever warned you not to eat or drink something?
What did the flight attendant tell the passengers not to do during the flight?
If you were a boss, what would you tell your employees not to do?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
The coach warned the players _____ late for practice.
Find and fix the mistake:
My sister told me don't touch her diary.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /4
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesThe teacher told the students ___ (not/talk) during the exam.
Find and fix the mistake:
He told me don't touch his phone.
The lifeguard ___ the children not to swim near the rocks.
She ___ me ___ late.
1. 'Don't smoke!' 2. 'Please don't wait.'
A: What did the boss say about the meeting? B: He told us ___.
A: He told me not to go. B: He told me to not go.
warned / not / the / us / to / fire / touch / man
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesThe sign instructed drivers _____ their engines in the parking lot.
My manager asked me don't forget the report.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella le aconsejó que no se rindiera.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
डायरेक्ट नेगेटिव कमांड को उसके सही रिपोर्टेड फॉर्म से मिलाएं:
The police officer _____ anyone _____ the crime scene.
She reminded him not forgetting his keys.
Direct: "Please don't disturb me." Reported:
Translate into English: 'Nos prohibieron usar los móviles en la biblioteca.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /11
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)
Yes, but you must say 'said to me not to...' or just 'said not to...'. 'Told' is much more common and natural for commands.
No, it's a 'split infinitive'. It's very common in spoken English, but in formal writing or exams, 'not to' is the safer, more traditional choice.
If you don't want to mention the person, you can use 'said not to' or 'suggested not...ing'. For example: 'He said not to enter.'
Yes! Just like other reported speech, 'tomorrow' becomes 'the next day' and 'here' becomes 'there'.
Usually, 'mustn't' in direct speech is reported as 'not to'. For example: 'You mustn't touch it' becomes 'He told me not to touch it.'
Use the verb 'asked'. For example: 'Please don't go' becomes 'He asked me not to go.'
No, it is always the base form (infinitive). You don't add -ed, -s, or -ing.
You can use 'instructed', 'admonished', 'enjoined', or 'cautioned'.
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In Other Languages
Me dijo que no lo hiciera
English uses 'not to + verb', Spanish uses 'that + subjunctive'.
Il m'a dit de ne pas le faire
The word order 'ne pas' is almost identical to 'not to'.
Er sagte mir, es nicht zu tun
The verb moves to the end in German.
Suru-na to iwareta
Japanese keeps the negative command form inside a quote-like structure.
Amara-ni alla af'al
Arabic requires a specific particle and verb mood change.
Ta jiao wo bu yao zuo
Chinese does not have an infinitive 'to' marker.
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