Significado
Inviting someone to enter.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, it is common to repeat the invitation multiple times. If a guest refuses the first time, it's often out of modesty (sharam), so the host must insist with 'Andar aa jayein' again. In the city of Lucknow (India), famous for Urdu, people might use 'Tashreef layein' almost exclusively to show extreme refinement. In traditional households, a male guest might be invited into a specific 'Baithak' (sitting room) rather than the main house. The phrase 'Andar aa jayein' still applies, but the 'inside' refers to that specific room. Welcoming a guest is seen as a religious merit. The phrase is often preceded by 'Bismillah' (In the name of God) to bless the entry.
The Hand Gesture
Always use a welcoming hand gesture (palm up) when saying this to look more natural.
Don't say 'Jao'
Never say 'Andar jao' to a guest unless you are pointing them to a specific room you aren't in.
Significado
Inviting someone to enter.
The Hand Gesture
Always use a welcoming hand gesture (palm up) when saying this to look more natural.
Don't say 'Jao'
Never say 'Andar jao' to a guest unless you are pointing them to a specific room you aren't in.
The 'Ji' Prefix
Adding 'Ji' at the beginning ('Ji, andar aa jayein') makes you sound much more polite and native.
The Second Time
If they hesitate, say it again! It shows you really want them to come in.
Teste-se
You are at work. Your boss knocks on your door. What do you say?
Boss: *Knocks* You: ________
'Andar aa jayein' is the polite, professional response.
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'inside'.
آپ _____ آ جائیں، باہر سردی ہے۔
'Andar' means inside, which fits the context of being cold outside.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. Younger brother, 2. A respected teacher
Use informal for siblings and formal for teachers.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
مہمان: السلام علیکم! میزبان: وعلیکم السلام! ________، چائے پی کر جائیے گا۔
The host (Mezban) should invite the guest (Mehman) inside before offering tea.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Levels of 'Come In'
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBoss: *Knocks* You: ________
'Andar aa jayein' is the polite, professional response.
آپ _____ آ جائیں، باہر سردی ہے۔
'Andar' means inside, which fits the context of being cold outside.
1. Younger brother, 2. A respected teacher
Use informal for siblings and formal for teachers.
مہمان: السلام علیکم! میزبان: وعلیکم السلام! ________، چائے پی کر جائیے گا۔
The host (Mezban) should invite the guest (Mehman) inside before offering tea.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, when used as a polite command/invitation, it remains the same whether you are talking to a man, a woman, or a group.
No, for pets you would use the informal 'Andar aao' or 'Andar ja'.
'Aaiye' is slightly more traditional and formal, while 'aa jayein' is the modern standard. Both are very polite.
You would say 'Andar na آئیں' (Andar na aaein) or 'Abhi mat aaein' (Don't come yet).
Yes, it is polite and common if you need them to step inside to drop off a heavy package.
The phrase remains exactly the same: 'Aap sab andar aa jayein'.
Usually, but it can also mean inside a car or any enclosed space.
In Urdu, 'Jana' acts as a helper verb to show that the action of 'coming' is completed or to make the request softer.
Yes, if someone is outside your house and texts you 'I'm here', you can reply 'Andar aa jayein'.
Yes, it is identical in spoken Hindi, though the script is different.
Frases relacionadas
تشریف لائیں
specialized formPlease bring your nobility (Very formal come in)
خوش آمدید
similarWelcome
اندر آؤ
informalCome in
بیٹھیں
builds onPlease sit
باہر آ جائیں
contrastPlease come outside
