Meaning
An instruction or request to rise from a sitting or lying position.
Cultural Background
In many traditional homes, children are taught to wake up before their parents and then wake the parents with this phrase if needed, though usually, it's the other way around. Politeness in the morning is seen as setting a good tone for the day. In modern offices in Mumbai or Bangalore, English is common, but when Hindi is used, 'उठ जाइए' is used during formal presentations or when a senior executive enters the room. The 'Lower Berth' struggle is real. If you have a middle berth, you have to ask the person on the lower berth to 'उठ जाइए' so you can fold the seat. This is a common point of polite negotiation. During a 'Satsang' or 'Puja', the leader will use this phrase to guide the congregation through different physical postures of prayer.
The 'Aap' Rule
Always use 'jaiye' if you have addressed the person as 'Aap' earlier in the conversation.
Don't over-aspirate
The 'th' in 'Uth' is aspirated, but don't make it so breathy that it sounds like a different word.
Meaning
An instruction or request to rise from a sitting or lying position.
The 'Aap' Rule
Always use 'jaiye' if you have addressed the person as 'Aap' earlier in the conversation.
Don't over-aspirate
The 'th' in 'Uth' is aspirated, but don't make it so breathy that it sounds like a different word.
Softening the tone
Add 'कृपया' (Kripya - Please) at the beginning to make it sound even more professional.
Body Language
When saying this to an elder, a slight nod or a polite smile is expected.
Test Yourself
You are waking up your grandfather. Which phrase is most appropriate?
दादाजी, सुबह हो गई है। _______।
Grandparents deserve the highest level of respect ('Aap' form), so 'उठ जाइए' is the only correct choice.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb 'उठना' for a formal meeting.
कृपया राष्ट्रगान के लिए अपनी जगह से _______।
A formal meeting requires the 'Aap' register.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Best Friend, 2. Boss, 3. Little Brother
Boss gets 'Aap' (A), Friend gets 'Tu' (B), Brother gets 'Tum' (C).
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
डॉक्टर: जाँच हो गई है। अब आप _______। मरीज: जी, धन्यवाद।
The doctor is telling the patient they can now rise from the table.
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Visual Learning Aids
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesदादाजी, सुबह हो गई है। _______।
Grandparents deserve the highest level of respect ('Aap' form), so 'उठ जाइए' is the only correct choice.
कृपया राष्ट्रगान के लिए अपनी जगह से _______।
A formal meeting requires the 'Aap' register.
1. Best Friend, 2. Boss, 3. Little Brother
Boss gets 'Aap' (A), Friend gets 'Tu' (B), Brother gets 'Tum' (C).
डॉक्टर: जाँच हो गई है। अब आप _______। मरीज: जी, धन्यवाद।
The doctor is telling the patient they can now rise from the table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsTechnically yes, if you are being funny, but usually you'd use 'Utho' or 'Uth' for pets.
Almost. 'Uthiye' is polite, but 'Uth jaiye' is more common and sounds more complete due to the auxiliary verb.
It would be considered rude. It's like calling your teacher 'hey you' instead of 'Sir/Ma'am'.
No, it also means 'stand up from a chair' or 'rise from a sitting position'.
You say 'बैठे रहिए' (Wait/Stay sitting) or 'मत उठिए' (Don't get up).
Constantly! Especially in family dramas when a mother wakes her son or a servant wakes the master.
No, for prices we use 'badhna' (to increase). 'Uthna' is for physical rising.
Yes, 'Uth le' or 'Uth ja re', but these are very informal and sometimes rude.
The opposite is 'Baith jaiye' (Please sit down).
Only if you are giving instructions for a physical event, like 'Please rise for the ceremony'.
No, it is very important. Without the 'h', it sounds like 'Ut' which is not a word.
It's a grammar feature called a 'vector verb' that shows the action is finished.
Yes, it is the safest and most polite way to address a stranger.
You say 'जल्दी उठ जाइए' (Jaldi uth jaiye).
Related Phrases
खड़े हो जाइए
similarPlease stand up
जाग जाइए
similarPlease wake up
बैठ जाइए
contrastPlease sit down
तैयार हो जाइए
builds onPlease get ready
प्रस्थान कीजिए
specialized formPlease depart
