Meaning
Instructing someone to attend to their own tasks or responsibilities.
Cultural Background
In India, privacy is a developing concept. People often ask personal questions as a sign of 'closeness'. Similar to 'Mind your own business', it is a standard boundary-setting tool.
Tone Matters
Saying this with a smile can make it sound like a joke, but a flat tone makes it a serious boundary.
Meaning
Instructing someone to attend to their own tasks or responsibilities.
Tone Matters
Saying this with a smile can make it sound like a joke, but a flat tone makes it a serious boundary.
Test Yourself
Which is the most appropriate context for 'अपना काम करो'?
You are talking to your boss about a project.
It is disrespectful to use this with a superior.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesYou are talking to your boss about a project.
It is disrespectful to use this with a superior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is inherently blunt. Use it only when necessary.
Related Phrases
अपने काम से मतलब रखो
synonymKeep interest in your own work.
