A2 Expression Formal

बैठ जाइए

baith jaiye

Please sit down

Meaning

A polite request for someone to take a seat.

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Cultural Background

In North Indian households, offering a seat is the first thing a host does. It is considered rude to let a guest stand. In modern offices, the hierarchy is still respected. A junior will always wait for a senior to say 'बैठ जाइए' before sitting.

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Palm Gesture

Always gesture with an open palm when saying this. It adds warmth.

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Eye Contact

Maintain soft eye contact while saying it to show sincerity.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to take a seat.

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Palm Gesture

Always gesture with an open palm when saying this. It adds warmth.

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Eye Contact

Maintain soft eye contact while saying it to show sincerity.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask a guest to sit?

A) बैठो B) बैठ जाइए C) बैठना

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

B uses the formal imperative suffix '-jaiye'.

Complete the sentence: 'नमस्ते, ____!'

नमस्ते, ____!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बैठ जाइए

In a greeting, formal is best.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask a guest to sit? Choose A1

A) बैठो B) बैठ जाइए C) बैठना

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

B uses the formal imperative suffix '-jaiye'.

Complete the sentence: 'नमस्ते, ____!' Fill Blank A2

नमस्ते, ____!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बैठ जाइए

In a greeting, formal is best.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, it is perfect for teachers.

No, it is also polite, just slightly less formal.

Related Phrases

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अंदर आइए

builds on

Come inside

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बैठिए

similar

Please sit

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