Significado
Instruction to close something like a door or book.
Contexto cultural
During 'Hartaal' (strikes), all shops are 'band'. This is a common political tool in the country. It is considered rude to leave a door 'open' (khula) if you found it 'closed' (band). You will often hear 'Darwaza band karein' as a reminder of manners. During the month of Ramadan, restaurants are 'band' during daylight hours. This is legally enforced in many areas. Closing eyes (Ankhein band karna) is a common metaphor for death or for ignoring the beloved's cruelty.
The 'Off' Switch
Remember that 'Band' is your universal 'Off' switch for everything from a lightbulb to a loud conversation.
Politeness Matters
Never use 'Band karo' with someone older than you; it sounds like a harsh command.
Significado
Instruction to close something like a door or book.
The 'Off' Switch
Remember that 'Band' is your universal 'Off' switch for everything from a lightbulb to a loud conversation.
Politeness Matters
Never use 'Band karo' with someone older than you; it sounds like a harsh command.
Adding 'Dein'
Saying 'Band kar dein' instead of just 'Band karein' makes you sound much more like a native speaker in casual requests.
Shop Talk
If a shopkeeper says 'Maal band hai,' it might mean they are out of stock, not just that the shop is closed.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Band karna'.
کمرے سے باہر جاتے وقت لائٹ _______ کریں۔
You 'band' (turn off) the light when leaving a room.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher to close the window?
Select the correct option:
'Kijiyay' is the most formal and respectful form for a teacher.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: بہت شور ہو رہا ہے۔ سارہ: ٹھیک ہے، میں ریڈیو _______ ہوں۔
Sarah is female and speaking in the present tense, so 'band karti' is correct.
Match the object with the action.
Match 'دروازہ' (Door) and 'ٹی وی' (TV) with 'بند کریں'.
In Urdu, 'band karna' applies to both physical objects and electronics.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Things you can 'Band'
Physical
- • Door
- • Window
- • Book
- • Box
Electronic
- • Light
- • Fan
- • TV
- • Phone
Abstract
- • Noise
- • Talk
- • Crying
- • Business
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosکمرے سے باہر جاتے وقت لائٹ _______ کریں۔
You 'band' (turn off) the light when leaving a room.
Select the correct option:
'Kijiyay' is the most formal and respectful form for a teacher.
احمد: بہت شور ہو رہا ہے۔ سارہ: ٹھیک ہے، میں ریڈیو _______ ہوں۔
Sarah is female and speaking in the present tense, so 'band karti' is correct.
Match 'دروازہ' (Door) and 'ٹی وی' (TV) with 'بند کریں'.
In Urdu, 'band karna' applies to both physical objects and electronics.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 'Gari band karein' is the correct way to say 'Turn off the car.'
Yes, but it's more common. English speakers might say 'Close the door' or 'Turn off the light,' but Urdu uses 'Band' for both.
You say 'Dukan band hai.' Use 'hai' for the state and 'karein' for the action.
The opposite is 'Khula' (open) or 'Kholna' (to open).
Yes, 'Rona band karein' is very common.
It is common in cities, but 'Light band karein' is better Urdu.
In modern Urdu, yes, the English word 'Band' is used for music groups, but the context usually makes it clear.
Ankhein band karein.
Yes, 'Aaj daftar band hai' means the office is closed for a holiday or weekend.
That would be 'Chup karein' or 'Apna munh band rakhein' (more aggressive).
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