प्लंबर बुलाओ

You can use this as a standalone command. If you are talking to a spouse or a roommate, just say Plumber bulao. If you want to be slightly more polite, you can add zara (just/please) at the beginning. The verb bulao is neutral-informal. It works perfectly for people you know well or for a quick instruction. Just remember, the plumber is the star of the show here.

Use it the moment you see a puddle under the kitchen sink. Use it when the bathroom tap won't stop dripping. It is also common in rental situations. You might text your landlord saying Leakage hai, plumber bulao (There is a leak, call a plumber). It is a very practical, everyday expression for home maintenance.

Do not use bulao with someone you need to show high respect to, like a boss or an elderly stranger. In those cases, use bulaiye. Also, do not use this if you are the one making the phone call. If you are calling the plumber yourself, you would say Main plumber ko call kar raha hoon. This phrase is specifically for telling someone else to initiate the contact.

In India, the "Urban Company" app or local "Nukkad" (street corner) technicians are the lifeblood of home repairs. Most people have a 'regular' plumber whose number is saved in their phone. Calling a plumber often involves a bit of negotiation over the phone before they arrive. It is a common household chore that usually starts with this very phrase.

• Plumber ko bulao (Call the plumber - adding 'ko' makes it more grammatically precise).
• Plumber bulaiye (Please call the plumber - the formal version).
• Plumber ko phone karo (Phone the plumber - more modern/urban).
• Jaldi plumber bulao (Call the plumber quickly - for when the house is flooding).