B1 Expression Formal

खड़े हो जाइये।

khade ho jaaiye.

Please stand.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to stand up.

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Cultural Background

Standing is mandatory when an elder enters the room. Using formal language is key to professional success.

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Honorifics

Always use '-इये' for people you don't know.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to stand up.

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Honorifics

Always use '-इये' for people you don't know.

Test Yourself

Which version is appropriate for a formal meeting?

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: खड़े हो जाइये

The suffix '-इये' is the formal honorific.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which version is appropriate for a formal meeting? Choose B1

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: खड़े हो जाइये

The suffix '-इये' is the formal honorific.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds too formal.

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