Meaning
A command to cease laughing.
Cultural Background
In traditional households, elders often use this to maintain discipline during family prayers. Teachers use this as a standard disciplinary phrase to manage classroom noise. In corporate settings, it is rarely used directly; instead, 'Please maintain silence' is preferred.
Tone matters
The phrase is neutral; your tone makes it polite or rude.
Use 'कीजिए'
Always use 'कीजिए' with elders to avoid being seen as disrespectful.
Meaning
A command to cease laughing.
Tone matters
The phrase is neutral; your tone makes it polite or rude.
Use 'कीजिए'
Always use 'कीजिए' with elders to avoid being seen as disrespectful.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to say 'Stop laughing'?
Choose the best option:
The suffix '-िए' denotes formal respect.
Complete the sentence.
शिक्षक ने कहा, '______ बंद करो!'
The infinitive 'हँसना' is required here.
Complete the dialogue.
A: (Laughing loudly) B: '______!'
The context implies a need for silence.
Match the register.
Match: 1. Formal, 2. Informal
Standard Hindi honorifics.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesChoose the best option:
The suffix '-िए' denotes formal respect.
शिक्षक ने कहा, '______ बंद करो!'
The infinitive 'हँसना' is required here.
A: (Laughing loudly) B: '______!'
The context implies a need for silence.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Standard Hindi honorifics.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsOnly if you use the formal 'कीजिए' form, but even then, it's risky.
It depends on the context and tone.
You might need to use a stronger phrase like 'चुप हो जाओ'.
Yes, in dialogue in books or scripts.
Yes, but only to very close friends or children.
Yes, replace 'हँसना' with 'बोलना' (talking) or 'शोर' (noise).
Related Phrases
शोर बंद करो
similarStop the noise
बातें बंद करो
similarStop talking
हँसना मना है
specialized formLaughing is forbidden
