मतलब
Directing someone's attention to a distant spot.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Pointing with the index finger can be seen as aggressive. It is more polite to use an open hand or a slight gesture of the head. In villages, 'tikde' is often used with vocal elongation to indicate extreme distance. In fast-paced city life, the phrase is often shortened or combined with English. During 'Darshan' at temples, volunteers often use this phrase to keep the crowd moving and looking toward the deity.
Use with Gestures
Always accompany this phrase with a polite hand gesture to be clear.
Respect the Hierarchy
Never use 'bagh' with your boss or elders; it sounds very rude.
मतलब
Directing someone's attention to a distant spot.
Use with Gestures
Always accompany this phrase with a polite hand gesture to be clear.
Respect the Hierarchy
Never use 'bagh' with your boss or elders; it sounds very rude.
The 'Paha' Alternative
Use 'paha' if you are writing a formal email or a blog post; it sounds more professional.
Eye Contact
After saying 'Tikde bagha', look back at the person to see if they found what you pointed out.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'बघणे' for a formal situation.
अहो काका, तिकडे ______.
'Kaka' (Uncle) requires the formal/respectful form 'बघा'.
Which phrase would you use to point out a bird far away in the sky?
आकाशात एक पक्षी आहे...
'Tikde' is used for distant objects like birds in the sky.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a guide.
Tourist: किल्ला कुठे आहे? Guide: ______ बघा, त्या डोंगरावर.
The guide is pointing to a distant mountain, so 'tikde' is appropriate.
Match the phrase to the correct social context.
Context: Speaking to a younger brother.
'Bagh' is the informal form used for younger siblings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Levels of 'Look'
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासअहो काका, तिकडे ______.
'Kaka' (Uncle) requires the formal/respectful form 'बघा'.
आकाशात एक पक्षी आहे...
'Tikde' is used for distant objects like birds in the sky.
Tourist: किल्ला कुठे आहे? Guide: ______ बघा, त्या डोंगरावर.
The guide is pointing to a distant mountain, so 'tikde' is appropriate.
Context: Speaking to a younger brother.
'Bagh' is the informal form used for younger siblings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालYes, but it's more polite to say 'त्यांच्याकडे बघा' (Look at them).
'Tikde' is more common in speech; 'tikade' is slightly more formal/standard in some dialects.
Yes, if you are pointing to a portfolio or a screen, but use 'कृपया' (please).
Say 'तिकडे बघू नका' (Tikde baghu naka).
Yes, it is used for multiple people or for one person as a sign of respect.
No, use 'हे बघा' (He bagha - Look at this).
You can say 'त्याच्याकडे बघा' (Tyachyakade bagha).
Yes, Mumbai Hindi often borrows 'tikde' as 'tikde dekh'.
Say 'लवकर तिकडे बघा' (Lavkar tikde bagha).
Less common than 'bagha', but you'll hear it in Pune or in formal settings.
The opposite is 'ikde' (here).
Not really. Use 'सांभाळा' (Sambhala) for 'Watch out'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
इकडे बघा
contrastLook here
लक्ष द्या
similarPay attention
तिकडे पहा
synonymLook there (formal)
त्या बाजूला
specialized formIn that direction
नजर टाका
builds onCast a glance
