B1 Expression 중립

इसे छोड़ो

ise chhodo

Leave it

To stop dealing with something or to abandon it.

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문화적 배경

In Delhi and Punjab, 'इसे छोड़ो' is often followed by 'यार' (friend) to soften the dismissal and maintain a bond. In modern Indian offices, 'इसे छोड़िए' is used to steer 'brainstorming' sessions away from 'rabbit holes' or minor technical glitches. The phrase is a hallmark of 'cool' characters who don't let stress affect them, reinforcing the 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' (Life is a garden) mindset. The phrase aligns with the concept of 'Vairagya' (detachment), though in a much more mundane, everyday context.

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The 'Yaar' Factor

Adding 'यार' (yār) after 'इसे छोड़ो' makes it sound much friendlier and less like a harsh command.

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Tone Matters

If said with a sharp, loud tone, it can sound very rude, like 'Shut up'. Keep your tone soft for a friendly dismissal.

To stop dealing with something or to abandon it.

💡

The 'Yaar' Factor

Adding 'यार' (yār) after 'इसे छोड़ो' makes it sound much friendlier and less like a harsh command.

⚠️

Tone Matters

If said with a sharp, loud tone, it can sound very rude, like 'Shut up'. Keep your tone soft for a friendly dismissal.

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The Pivot

Always follow 'इसे छोड़ो' with a new question or topic to avoid an awkward silence.

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Respect the Hierarchy

Never use 'इसे छोड़ो' with your in-laws or teachers; always use 'इसे छोड़िए'.

셀프 테스트

Choose the most respectful way to tell an elderly person to 'forget it' during a polite conversation.

दादी, आप उस बात को ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: छोड़िए

'छोड़िए' is the honorific Aap-form, appropriate for elders.

Complete the dialogue to change the subject.

A: कल ऑफिस में बहुत काम था। B: अरे, ______। ये बताओ, शाम को क्या प्लान है?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: इसे छोड़ो

'इसे छोड़ो' is used here to pivot from a boring topic (work) to a fun one (plans).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You accidentally spilled a little water, and your friend keeps apologizing.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: इसे छोड़ो, कोई बात नहीं।

You use the phrase to tell them to stop worrying about the minor accident.

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun and verb form for a casual friend.

पुरानी बातों को ______ और खुश रहो।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: इसे छोड़ो

'इसे छोड़ो' is the standard casual/neutral form for friends.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the most respectful way to tell an elderly person to 'forget it' during a polite conversation. Choose A2

दादी, आप उस बात को ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: छोड़िए

'छोड़िए' is the honorific Aap-form, appropriate for elders.

Complete the dialogue to change the subject. dialogue_completion B1

A: कल ऑफिस में बहुत काम था। B: अरे, ______। ये बताओ, शाम को क्या प्लान है?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: इसे छोड़ो

'इसे छोड़ो' is used here to pivot from a boring topic (work) to a fun one (plans).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You accidentally spilled a little water, and your friend keeps apologizing.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: इसे छोड़ो, कोई बात नहीं।

You use the phrase to tell them to stop worrying about the minor accident.

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun and verb form for a casual friend. Fill Blank A2

पुरानी बातों को ______ और खुश रहो।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: इसे छोड़ो

'इसे छोड़ो' is the standard casual/neutral form for friends.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It depends on the tone. In a friendly conversation, it's perfectly normal. In a formal setting, use 'इसे छोड़िए' to avoid being rude.

No, it's generally for topics or objects. For a person, say 'उसे उसके हाल पर छोड़ दो' (Leave him to his own devices).

'इसे छोड़ो' is more about dismissing a topic, while 'जाने दो' is more about letting an event pass or forgiving someone.

You can write it in Devanagari (इसे छोड़ो) or Roman script (ise chhodo). Both are common.

Only if the interviewer is being very casual and you use the formal 'इसे छोड़िए'. Generally, it's better to avoid it in interviews.

Sort of, but specifically 'stop talking about this'. To stop an action, 'इसे मत करो' is better.

Yes, 'मिटाओ इसे' (Miṭāo ise) or 'हटाओ इसे' (Haṭāo ise) are more slangy.

Yes, it is one of the most common ways to say 'never mind' in Hindi.

Then say 'मुझे अकेला छोड़ दो' (Mujhe akelā chhoṛ do). 'इसे छोड़ो' only refers to 'this thing'.

Yes, Hindi speakers across India use this phrase, though local languages have their own equivalents.

관련 표현

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जाने दो

synonym

Let it go

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रहने दो

similar

Let it be / Don't bother

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भूल जाओ

similar

Forget it

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बात बदलो

builds on

Change the subject

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मिटाओ इसे

specialized form

Erase this

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