Meaning
A formal and polite request for someone to stand up.
Cultural Background
In North Indian schools, this is the standard phrase used by teachers daily. Used in boardrooms to show respect to senior management. Common in temples or prayer halls when the priest enters. Used by hosts to manage audience behavior.
Use the suffix
Always look for the '-इए' ending when you want to be polite.
Respect is key
In India, being polite is more important than being direct.
Meaning
A formal and polite request for someone to stand up.
Use the suffix
Always look for the '-इए' ending when you want to be polite.
Respect is key
In India, being polite is more important than being direct.
Test Yourself
Choose the most formal way to ask someone to stand.
Which sentence is correct for a formal meeting?
'-इए' is the correct formal suffix for 'आप'.
Fill in the blank with the correct formal verb.
शिक्षक ने कहा, 'सब लोग ____।' (Please stand up)
The teacher is addressing a group formally.
Match the situation to the correct register.
You are at a formal event. What do you say?
Formal events require the 'कृपया' + '-इए' structure.
🎉 Score: /3
Practice Bank
3 exercisesWhich sentence is correct for a formal meeting?
'-इए' is the correct formal suffix for 'आप'.
शिक्षक ने कहा, 'सब लोग ____।' (Please stand up)
The teacher is addressing a group formally.
You are at a formal event. What do you say?
Formal events require the 'कृपया' + '-इए' structure.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is perfect for a boss.
Yes, it sounds very distant.
Related Phrases
कृपया बैठिए
similarPlease sit down.
खड़े हो जाओ
contrastStand up (informal).
कृपया आइए
similarPlease come.
कृपया ध्यान दें
similarPlease pay attention.
