Meaning
To deactivate an electric light.
Cultural Background
Turning off lights is a common way to teach children about saving money and electricity. In modern Indian offices, it is considered professional etiquette to turn off lights in meeting rooms after use. Older generations might use 'बत्ती बुझाना', but 'लाइट बंद करना' is universal now.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'लाइट' is feminine, so use 'बंद की' in the past tense.
Hinglish usage
Don't be surprised if you hear 'लाइट ऑफ कर दो' in cities; it's very common.
Meaning
To deactivate an electric light.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'लाइट' is feminine, so use 'बंद की' in the past tense.
Hinglish usage
Don't be surprised if you hear 'लाइट ऑफ कर दो' in cities; it's very common.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
सोने से पहले ____ बंद कर दो।
The phrase is 'लाइट बंद करना'.
Which is the correct way to say 'Turn off the light'?
Choose the best option:
The others mean to open, turn on, or break.
Match the action to the meaning.
Match: 'लाइट बंद करना' to its English equivalent.
Band karna means to close/turn off.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'कमरा खाली है।' B: 'ठीक है, ____।'
If the room is empty, you should turn off the light.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesसोने से पहले ____ बंद कर दो।
The phrase is 'लाइट बंद करना'.
Choose the best option:
The others mean to open, turn on, or break.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Band karna means to close/turn off.
A: 'कमरा खाली है।' B: 'ठीक है, ____।'
If the room is empty, you should turn off the light.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, for electronics, use 'बंद करना' but not 'लाइट'.
It is neutral. Use 'दीजिए' for formal.
Because 'light' is feminine.
Yes, but 'batti bujhana' is more natural.
Yes, it is understood everywhere.
Use 'लाइट जलाना'.
Yes, to elders. Use 'kijiye'.
मैंने लाइट बंद कर दी।
Related Phrases
लाइट जलाना
contrastTo turn on the light
बत्ती बुझाना
synonymTo extinguish the lamp
लाइट ऑफ करना
synonymTo turn off the light
