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डेट चेंज करो

date change karo

Change date

直訳: Date change do

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  • A common Hinglish phrase used to reschedule plans or appointments.
  • Combines English 'Date Change' with the Hindi verb 'Karo' (do).
  • Switch 'Karo' to 'Kijiye' to make it polite for formal settings.

意味

This is a simple way to ask someone to reschedule an event or change a calendar date. It is a mix of English and Hindi commonly used in modern India.

主な例文

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1

Texting a friend about a movie

Yaar, aaj nahi ho payega, date change karo.

Buddy, it won't happen today, change the date.

2

In a professional meeting

Sir, kya hum meeting ki date change kar sakte hain?

Sir, can we change the date of the meeting?

3

Talking to a sibling about a trip

Flight bohot mehngi hai, date change karo!

Flights are very expensive, change the date!

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文化的背景

Hinglish is the lingua franca of urban India. Using 'date change karo' marks you as a modern, educated person. Punctuality is becoming more important, but flexibility is still expected. Rescheduling is common and usually accepted without much fuss. Important dates (weddings, housewarmings) are set by 'Muhurat' (auspicious timing). Changing these dates is a major event. With the rise of apps like Zomato, Uber, and IRCTC, 'date change' is a standard UI element people are very familiar with.

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Add 'Please'

Even in Hinglish, adding 'Please' at the beginning makes you sound much more professional.

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Watch the 'Karo'

Remember to use 'Kariye' with elders. Using 'Karo' can sound like you are giving an order.

15秒でわかる

  • A common Hinglish phrase used to reschedule plans or appointments.
  • Combines English 'Date Change' with the Hindi verb 'Karo' (do).
  • Switch 'Karo' to 'Kijiye' to make it polite for formal settings.

What It Means

डेट चेंज करो (Date change karo) is a classic example of 'Hinglish.' It combines the English words 'date' and 'change' with the Hindi verb करो (karo), which means 'do.' You are essentially telling someone to pick a new day for a plan. It is direct, clear, and used by millions of people every single day across India.

How To Use It

You use this phrase when a plan doesn't work for you. Just drop it into a sentence when you need to move a meeting or a hangout. If you are talking to a friend, you say डेट चेंज करो. If you are talking to a boss or someone older, you swap करो for the more polite कीजिये (kijiye). It is like a Lego set; you just snap the verb onto the end of the English words.

When To Use It

Use it when your schedule gets messy. Use it at work when a deadline is impossible. Use it with your friends when you realize you have a wedding to attend on the day of your movie night. It is perfect for texting because it is short and everyone understands exactly what you mean immediately.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this if you are in a very traditional setting. If you are speaking to someone who doesn't know English at all, they might look at you blankly. Also, avoid using the करो (karo) version with your grandmother. She might think you are being a bit too bossy! Stick to the polite version there.

Cultural Background

India is a land of 'Hinglish.' Since the British era, English words have seeped into daily Hindi. Today, saying 'Taarikh badlo' (the pure Hindi version) actually sounds a bit like a 1970s courtroom drama. Using डेट चेंज करो makes you sound modern, urban, and relatable. It shows you are part of the fast-paced, globalized culture of modern India.

Common Variations

You will often hear डेट चेंज कर दो (Date change kar do), which adds a slight 'please' nuance. If you are asking a question, you might say डेट चेंज करें? (Date change karein?) which means 'Shall we change the date?'. In professional emails, you might see डेट चेंज करनी होगी (Date change karni hogi), meaning 'The date will have to be changed.'

使い方のコツ

The phrase is highly versatile. Use `karo` for friends and `kijiye` for formal respect. It is the standard way to handle scheduling in urban India.

🎯

Add 'Please'

Even in Hinglish, adding 'Please' at the beginning makes you sound much more professional.

⚠️

Watch the 'Karo'

Remember to use 'Kariye' with elders. Using 'Karo' can sound like you are giving an order.

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The 'Prepone' quirk

If someone asks to 'prepone' the date, they mean move it earlier. It's a very common Indian English term.

例文

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#1 Texting a friend about a movie

Yaar, aaj nahi ho payega, date change karo.

Buddy, it won't happen today, change the date.

Very casual and common among friends.

#2 In a professional meeting

Sir, kya hum meeting ki date change kar sakte hain?

Sir, can we change the date of the meeting?

Using 'kar sakte hain' makes it a polite request.

#3 Talking to a sibling about a trip

Flight bohot mehngi hai, date change karo!

Flights are very expensive, change the date!

Direct and slightly urgent.

#4 A funny realization

Arre, us din toh meri shaadi hai! Date change karo!

Hey, I'm getting married that day! Change the date!

Humorous because of the extreme conflict.

#5 Canceling a romantic dinner

Mujhe bura lag raha hai, par please date change karo.

I feel bad, but please change the date.

Softened with 'please' and an apology.

#6 Asking a doctor's assistant

Doctor ki appointment ki date change kijiye.

Please change the date of the doctor's appointment.

Uses 'kijiye' for formal respect.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna'.

सर, प्लीज मीटिंग की डेट चेंज ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: करिए

Since the speaker says 'Sir' and 'Please', the formal 'kariye' is the most appropriate.

Which sentence is the most natural Hinglish for 'Change the ticket date'?

टिकट की डेट...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: चेंज करो

'Change karo' is the standard Hinglish construction.

Complete the dialogue.

A: कल फिल्म देखने चलें? B: नहीं, कल मैं बिजी हूँ। _________।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: डेट चेंज करो

B is busy, so they need to reschedule.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are talking to a close friend about a party.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: डेट चेंज कर भाई

'Kar bhai' is very informal and suitable for a close friend.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna'. Fill Blank A2

सर, प्लीज मीटिंग की डेट चेंज ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: करिए

Since the speaker says 'Sir' and 'Please', the formal 'kariye' is the most appropriate.

Which sentence is the most natural Hinglish for 'Change the ticket date'? Choose A2

टिकट की डेट...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: चेंज करो

'Change karo' is the standard Hinglish construction.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: कल फिल्म देखने चलें? B: नहीं, कल मैं बिजी हूँ। _________।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: डेट चेंज करो

B is busy, so they need to reschedule.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are talking to a close friend about a party.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: डेट चेंज कर भाई

'Kar bhai' is very informal and suitable for a close friend.

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よくある質問

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It is grammatically correct in 'Hinglish'. In pure Hindi, it would be 'Tārikh badlo'.

Yes, but in a formal email, 'Please reschedule the meeting' or 'Kripya meeting ki date change kariye' is better.

They mean the same thing, but 'Date change' is more modern and urban.

Yes, just like in English. 'Main date par ja raha hoon' means 'I am going on a date'.

You say 'Maine date change kar di'.

Not usually, as long as you give a reason and use a polite tone.

You can say 'Date pehle karo' or 'Date prepone karo'.

English is an official language and a sign of education and status in India.

No, you can't change a birthday! But you can change the date of a birthday *party*.

There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Date fix karo' means to finalize the date.

関連フレーズ

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Tārikh badlo

synonym

Change the date (Pure Hindi)

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Date āge baṛhāo

specialized form

Postpone the date

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Cancel karo

contrast

Cancel it

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Time change karo

similar

Change the time

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