Meaning
Advise to consider words carefully before speaking.
Cultural Background
Often used by elders to teach children about social etiquette. Used in corporate settings to emphasize diplomacy. Reflects the collectivist value of avoiding public embarrassment.
Pause is power
Taking a 2-second pause makes you look more confident and thoughtful.
Respect hierarchy
Always use 'बोलिए' when speaking to elders or seniors.
Meaning
Advise to consider words carefully before speaking.
Pause is power
Taking a 2-second pause makes you look more confident and thoughtful.
Respect hierarchy
Always use 'बोलिए' when speaking to elders or seniors.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to say this?
How to tell a boss to be careful?
Using 'बोलिए' adds the necessary respect for a superior.
Complete the phrase.
___ समझकर बोलो।
The idiom is 'soch samajh kar'.
Complete the response.
A: I am so angry at him! B: ____.
This is the most appropriate advice in a conflict.
Match the register.
Match formal/informal.
These are the correct verb endings.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHow to tell a boss to be careful?
Using 'बोलिए' adds the necessary respect for a superior.
___ समझकर बोलो।
The idiom is 'soch samajh kar'.
A: I am so angry at him! B: ____.
This is the most appropriate advice in a conflict.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the correct verb endings.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt can be if said in an aggressive tone. Use it gently.
Only if you are very close. Otherwise, use 'सोच समझकर बोलिए'.
'Samajh' adds the element of understanding the context.
Related Phrases
तौल-मोल के बोलना
synonymTo weigh words
जुबान संभाल के
specialized formWatch your tongue
सोच-विचार करना
builds onTo deliberate
