Meaning
A strong prohibition or warning against performing a particular action.
Cultural Background
Elders often use this to set moral boundaries for children. Used in offices to warn against unethical practices. Used to prevent social faux pas.
Use your eyes
When saying this, maintain direct eye contact to show you are serious.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase too often makes you sound like a nag.
Meaning
A strong prohibition or warning against performing a particular action.
Use your eyes
When saying this, maintain direct eye contact to show you are serious.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase too often makes you sound like a nag.
Respect the hierarchy
Be careful using this with elders; it can sound disrespectful if not phrased as a suggestion.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to say 'Never do this'?
___ ऐसा कभी मत करना।
'मत' is the correct particle for negative commands.
Complete the sentence.
भविष्य में ___ कभी मत करना।
'ऐसा' means 'this', fitting the phrase perfectly.
Choose the best response.
Friend: 'I am going to steal that.' You: '___'
This is a strong warning against stealing.
When do you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate for 'ऐसा कभी मत करना'?
It is a prohibition, not a greeting or request.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ ऐसा कभी मत करना।
'मत' is the correct particle for negative commands.
भविष्य में ___ कभी मत करना।
'ऐसा' means 'this', fitting the phrase perfectly.
Friend: 'I am going to steal that.' You: '___'
This is a strong warning against stealing.
Which situation is appropriate for 'ऐसा कभी मत करना'?
It is a prohibition, not a greeting or request.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsOnly if you are warning them of a major error. Otherwise, use a softer tone.
It can be if said aggressively. It is a firm command.
'Mat' is the imperative negative. 'Nahin' is for facts.
Yes, as a self-reminder: 'मुझे ऐसा कभी मत करना चाहिए'.
No, it is standard Hindi used across India.
It is acceptable but 'karna' is more emphatic.
Add 'please' or 'kripya'.
Yes, very common in dramatic scenes.
Related Phrases
दोबारा मत करना
synonymDon't do it again
ऐसा बिल्कुल मत करना
similarDon't do this at all
सावधान रहना
builds onBe careful
