Significado
Used to offer something to someone.
Contexto cultural
Always use your right hand when saying 'इसे ले लो' and handing over an object. The left hand is traditionally considered impure. In a professional setting, even if you are close to a colleague, using 'इसे लीजिए' is safer until a high level of intimacy is established. Guests may decline an offer twice out of politeness. You should repeat 'इसे ले लो' or 'लीजिए' with a gentle smile to show you genuinely want them to have it. Vendors often use 'लो' or 'ले लो' quickly. It's not rude in this fast-paced context; it's just efficient.
The 'Insistence' Rule
If someone refuses your offer once, say 'Arre, ise le lo!' with a friendly tone. It shows you are being a good host.
Watch the Register
Using 'le lo' with your boss can make you look unprofessional. Stick to 'lijiye' in the office.
Significado
Used to offer something to someone.
The 'Insistence' Rule
If someone refuses your offer once, say 'Arre, ise le lo!' with a friendly tone. It shows you are being a good host.
Watch the Register
Using 'le lo' with your boss can make you look unprofessional. Stick to 'lijiye' in the office.
Right Hand Only
Always extend the object with your right hand. Using the left hand can be seen as a sign of disrespect or lack of manners.
Teste-se
You are handing a pen to your best friend. Which phrase is most natural?
दोस्त, मेरा पेन _______।
'ले लो' is the correct informal imperative for a friend.
Fill in the blank to make the phrase formal for a teacher.
सर, अपनी किताब _______।
'लीजिए' is the formal 'Aap' form required for teachers.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Match: 1. इसे ले ले, 2. इसे ले लो, 3. इसे लीजिए
The level of formality increases from 'le le' to 'le lo' to 'lijiye'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मुझे बहुत प्यास लगी है। B: मेरे पास पानी है, _______।
'इसे ले लो' is the correct way to offer the water bottle.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Ise le lo'
Friends
- • Sharing food
- • Lending a pen
- • Giving a gift
Family
- • Siblings
- • Cousins
- • Children
Casual
- • Market
- • Street food
- • Small shops
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosदोस्त, मेरा पेन _______।
'ले लो' is the correct informal imperative for a friend.
सर, अपनी किताब _______।
'लीजिए' is the formal 'Aap' form required for teachers.
Match: 1. इसे ले ले, 2. इसे ले लो, 3. इसे लीजिए
The level of formality increases from 'le le' to 'le lo' to 'lijiye'.
A: मुझे बहुत प्यास लगी है। B: मेरे पास पानी है, _______।
'इसे ले लो' is the correct way to offer the water bottle.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasTechnically 'Ise' is singular. For plural, use 'Inhein le lo' (Take these). However, in casual speech, people often use 'Ise' for a single group or packet of things.
'Ye lo' is more like 'Here you go'. 'Ise le lo' is more like 'Please take this'. They are often interchangeable in casual settings.
Yes, if giving money to a friend, younger person, or shopkeeper, you can say 'Ise le lo'.
You must use 'इसे लीजिए' (Ise lijiye). Using 'le lo' would be considered rude.
No, 'le lo' remains the same regardless of whether the object is masculine (like 'pen') or feminine (like 'kitab').
Yes, it's very common in WhatsApp chats when telling someone to take a file or a photo you just sent.
Frases relacionadas
ये लो
similarHere you go / Take this
पकड़ो इसे
similarHold this / Catch this
रख लो
specialized formKeep it
इसे लीजिए
synonymPlease take this (formal)
