Meaning
A polite instruction or invitation to sit in a specific spot.
Cultural Background
Offering a seat is the first sign of hospitality. It is often accompanied by an offer of water or tea. Similar to India, the formal imperative is essential for social harmony. In formal Urdu/Hindi settings, this phrase is standard for showing respect to elders.
The 'Aap' Rule
Always use 'aap' (formal) verbs with 'aap' pronouns. 'यहाँ बैठिए' matches the formal register.
Body Language
Accompany this phrase with a slight nod or a hand gesture towards the chair for maximum politeness.
Meaning
A polite instruction or invitation to sit in a specific spot.
The 'Aap' Rule
Always use 'aap' (formal) verbs with 'aap' pronouns. 'यहाँ बैठिए' matches the formal register.
Body Language
Accompany this phrase with a slight nod or a hand gesture towards the chair for maximum politeness.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to tell a guest to sit?
Choose the best option.
'-इए' is the formal suffix for 'aap'.
Complete the sentence.
अतिथि, कृपया ______।
Formal context requires the formal imperative.
Match the register to the person.
Who do you say 'यहाँ बैठिए' to?
Bosses require formal language.
Complete the dialogue.
A: नमस्ते! B: ______
Maintaining formal register throughout the conversation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesChoose the best option.
'-इए' is the formal suffix for 'aap'.
अतिथि, कृपया ______।
Formal context requires the formal imperative.
Who do you say 'यहाँ बैठिए' to?
Bosses require formal language.
A: नमस्ते! B: ______
Maintaining formal register throughout the conversation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is the perfect phrase for a teacher.
It is not rude to friends, but very rude to strangers.
Add 'kripya' (please) at the start.
No, 'baithiye' is gender-neutral.
Yes, it works for one or many people.
It is mostly spoken, but can appear in formal letters.
'Baith jaiye' is slightly more formal and emphasizes the action of sitting down.
It indicates a retroflex sound, common in Hindi.
Related Phrases
आइए
builds onCome
बैठ जाइए
synonymPlease sit down
आराम कीजिए
similarPlease rest
