Significado
To release something or forgive a past event.
Contexto cultural
In bustling cities like Delhi, 'jaane do' is a survival mechanism against daily stressors like traffic and crowds. The phrase is a staple in movie dialogues to show a hero's magnanimity or a heroine's forgiveness. While 'jaane do' is common, overusing it can be seen as a lack of 'ownership' or accountability. Elders often use 'jaane do' to mediate between fighting siblings to maintain 'Ghar ki shanti' (home peace).
The 'Bhi' Boost
Add 'bhi' (जाने भी दो) to sound more like a native speaker when you're trying to be extra persuasive or comforting.
Tone Matters
If said with a sigh and a frown, it sounds like you're annoyed. If said with a smile, it sounds like genuine forgiveness.
Significado
To release something or forgive a past event.
The 'Bhi' Boost
Add 'bhi' (जाने भी दो) to sound more like a native speaker when you're trying to be extra persuasive or comforting.
Tone Matters
If said with a sigh and a frown, it sounds like you're annoyed. If said with a smile, it sounds like genuine forgiveness.
The 'Yaar' Connection
In informal settings, always add 'yaar' at the end (जाने दे यार) to instantly sound more friendly and less like you're giving a command.
Teste-se
Choose the most appropriate response to: 'सॉरी, मैंने तुम्हारा पेन खो दिया।' (Sorry, I lost your pen.)
सॉरी, मैंने तुम्हारा पेन खो दिया।
'इसे जाने दो' is the standard way to say 'let it go' or 'it's okay'.
Fill in the blank to make the phrase formal.
सर, पुरानी बातों को अब ____ दीजिए।
The formal imperative uses 'Stem + ne' + 'deejiye'.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
Which variation fits a very casual conversation with a close friend?
'Yaar' and the 'de' form are markers of informal, close relationships.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosसॉरी, मैंने तुम्हारा पेन खो दिया।
'इसे जाने दो' is the standard way to say 'let it go' or 'it's okay'.
सर, पुरानी बातों को अब ____ दीजिए।
The formal imperative uses 'Stem + ne' + 'deejiye'.
Which variation fits a very casual conversation with a close friend?
'Yaar' and the 'de' form are markers of informal, close relationships.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! 'उसे जाने दो' (Use jaane do) means 'Let him/her go' (either physically or emotionally).
Generally no, but if you say it while someone is trying to explain something important, it can feel dismissive.
'Chhoro' is literally 'Leave it'. 'Ise jaane do' is slightly more 'Let it go'. They are often interchangeable.
Use the formal version: 'इसे जाने दीजिए' (Ise jaane deejiye).
Yes, the Hindi dub of 'Let It Go' uses 'इसे जाने दो' as the central hook!
No, for a dead battery you would say 'यह खराब हो गया' (It's broken/dead).
No, it never means goodbye. It only means to release or forgive.
Yes, to tell a partner to stop being angry about a small fight.
The opposite would be 'इसे पकड़ कर रखो' (Hold onto it) or 'इसे याद रखो' (Remember it).
It's not slang, just very informal (the 'tu' form).
Frases relacionadas
छोड़ो भी
synonymForget it / Drop it
रहने दो
similarLet it be / Don't bother
बात खत्म करो
builds onEnd the matter
माफ़ करना
relatedTo forgive
