뜻
Asking someone to step away.
문화적 배경
In Pakistani culture, 'Peechay hatein' is often used by women in public spaces to maintain a respectful distance from men, reflecting the social norm of 'Pardah'. In busy markets like Chandni Chowk, 'Peechay hato' is shouted by laborers carrying heavy loads. It's less about politeness and more about immediate safety. Stepping back from a deal is often seen as a negotiation tactic rather than a final refusal. It's a way to ask for better terms. During large processions or prayers, volunteers use this phrase constantly to manage the flow of the crowd and ensure everyone has space to perform rituals.
The 'Bhai' Buffer
Adding 'Bhai' (Brother) or 'Baji' (Sister) before 'Peechay hatein' makes the request much friendlier and less like a command.
Avoid 'Hato' with Elders
Never say 'Peechay hato' to someone older than you; it is considered extremely disrespectful.
뜻
Asking someone to step away.
The 'Bhai' Buffer
Adding 'Bhai' (Brother) or 'Baji' (Sister) before 'Peechay hatein' makes the request much friendlier and less like a command.
Avoid 'Hato' with Elders
Never say 'Peechay hato' to someone older than you; it is considered extremely disrespectful.
Body Language
A small hand gesture (palm facing the person, moving slightly back) often accompanies this phrase in Pakistan.
Figurative Use
Use this phrase in business to show you are not desperate. 'Stepping back' can be a power move.
셀프 테스트
Choose the most polite way to ask a stranger at an ATM to give you space.
آپ تھوڑا _______۔
The '-ein' ending is the polite formal version required for strangers.
Complete the sentence to say 'He backed out of the promise'.
وہ اپنے وعدے سے _______ گیا۔
'Peechay hat gaya' is the standard way to say someone backed out.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A train is arriving and the platform is crowded.
Safety requires stepping back from the tracks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: بھائی، آپ بہت قریب کھڑے ہیں۔ B: معذرت، میں _______ ہوں۔
The person is apologizing and moving back immediately.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제آپ تھوڑا _______۔
The '-ein' ending is the polite formal version required for strangers.
وہ اپنے وعدے سے _______ گیا۔
'Peechay hat gaya' is the standard way to say someone backed out.
Situation: A train is arriving and the platform is crowded.
Safety requires stepping back from the tracks.
A: بھائی، آپ بہت قریب کھڑے ہیں۔ B: معذرت، میں _______ ہوں۔
The person is apologizing and moving back immediately.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, if you use the '-ein' ending and a polite tone, it is a standard respectful request.
Yes, you can tell a driver 'Gari peechay hatein' to ask them to reverse or move the car back.
'Hato' is informal/singular, 'Hatein' is formal/plural/respectful.
In 'Hinglish' or 'Urdish', people do say this, but 'Peechay hatein' is the correct Urdu form.
Shout 'Peechay! Peechay!' or 'Hato! Hato!' for maximum speed.
It can mean to withdraw from a position, but 'Isteefa dena' is the specific word for resigning from a job.
Yes, often to describe a lover withdrawing their affection or a soldier retreating.
Yes, 'Peechay hato' is perfectly fine for parents to say to children.
'Aagay barhein' (Move forward).
'Side pe ho' is the most common casual street version.
관련 표현
سائیڈ پر ہو جائیں
synonymMove to the side
راستہ دیں
similarGive way
آگے بڑھیں
contrastMove forward
دستبردار ہونا
specialized formTo renounce/withdraw
واپس جانا
similarTo go back
