A2 Expression Neutral

मुझे झूठ मत बोलो।

mujhe jhooth mat bolo.

Don't lie to me.

Meaning

An imperative command asking someone not to deceive.

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Cultural Background

Directness is often seen as a sign of honesty and strength. People may use more indirect ways to ask for the truth to avoid conflict.

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Aspiration

Make sure to aspirate the 'jh' in 'jhooth' for correct pronunciation.

Meaning

An imperative command asking someone not to deceive.

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Aspiration

Make sure to aspirate the 'jh' in 'jhooth' for correct pronunciation.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

मुझे झूठ ___ बोलो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मत

Use 'mat' for negative commands.

Which is more formal?

Which is more polite?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझसे झूठ मत बोलिए

The 'aap' form is more polite.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

मुझे झूठ ___ बोलो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मत

Use 'mat' for negative commands.

Which is more formal? Choose A2

Which is more polite?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझसे झूठ मत बोलिए

The 'aap' form is more polite.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too direct. Use 'boliye' instead.

Related Phrases

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सच बोलो

contrast

Speak the truth

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झूठ बोलना

builds on

To lie

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