B2 Expression Formal

मेरा समय खराब मत करो

mera samay kharab mat karo

Don't waste my time

Meaning

Asking someone not to consume one's time unnecessarily.

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Cultural Background

Directness is often seen as a sign of being busy and successful. People may prefer more indirect ways to say this to maintain harmony. This phrase might be considered very rude or aggressive in village settings.

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Tone matters

Saying this with a smile makes it sound like a joke, but with a flat face, it is a serious boundary.

Meaning

Asking someone not to consume one's time unnecessarily.

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Tone matters

Saying this with a smile makes it sound like a joke, but with a flat face, it is a serious boundary.

Test Yourself

Which is the most formal way to say this?

How do you tell a boss to stop wasting time?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मेरा समय खराब न करें

Using 'na karein' is the most respectful imperative form.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most formal way to say this? Choose B2

How do you tell a boss to stop wasting time?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मेरा समय खराब न करें

Using 'na karein' is the most respectful imperative form.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, it is very direct and can be perceived as rude if not used in a professional context.

Related Phrases

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मुद्दे की बात करो

synonym

Talk to the point

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जल्दी करो

similar

Hurry up

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