Significado
A simple request or command.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistani households, leaving a door open while the AC is on is considered a minor 'sin' due to high electricity costs. You will hear this phrase constantly in summer. In the 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' (composite culture), politeness is paramount. Even a simple command like closing a door is often wrapped in extra honorifics. In rural settings, doors are often left open to welcome neighbors, but they are strictly closed at dusk (Maghrib) for safety and traditional beliefs. In modern offices in Karachi, English and Urdu are mixed. You might hear 'Door close kar dein' instead of the full Urdu phrase.
The 'Aap' Rule
Always use 'karein' if you are using the pronoun 'Aap'. They go together like bread and butter.
Don't just say 'Band'!
Saying just 'Band' (Closed) sounds like you are a grumpy shopkeeper. Always add 'karein' for politeness.
Significado
A simple request or command.
The 'Aap' Rule
Always use 'karein' if you are using the pronoun 'Aap'. They go together like bread and butter.
Don't just say 'Band'!
Saying just 'Band' (Closed) sounds like you are a grumpy shopkeeper. Always add 'karein' for politeness.
The AC Etiquette
In Pakistan, if you enter an AC room, closing the door behind you immediately is a sign of high intelligence and good manners.
Body Language
A small nod while saying 'Darwaza band karein' makes the request even softer.
Teste-se
Choose the most polite way to ask your teacher to close the door.
استاد جی، ___________۔
'Karein' is the respectful form used for teachers.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
دروازہ ____ کریں۔
'Band' means closed.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother.
'Karo' is appropriate for younger siblings and friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: باہر بہت شور ہے۔ B: ٹھیک ہے، میں ___________ ہوں۔
If it's noisy outside, the logical response is to close the door.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosاستاد جی، ___________۔
'Karein' is the respectful form used for teachers.
دروازہ ____ کریں۔
'Band' means closed.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother.
'Karo' is appropriate for younger siblings and friends.
A: باہر بہت شور ہے۔ B: ٹھیک ہے، میں ___________ ہوں۔
If it's noisy outside, the logical response is to close the door.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, 'Kawaar' is an older, more poetic word, and 'Gate' is common in cities, but 'Darwaza' is the most standard.
Yes, it works for any physical door, including cars and cupboards.
'Kijiye' is even more formal and traditional. 'Karein' is the standard polite form for modern life.
Urdu doesn't have a direct equivalent for the definite article 'the'. Context tells you which door is being discussed.
Not if you use 'karein'. It's a very normal request.
You say 'Apne peeche darwaza band karein'.
Yes, it can mean a 'dam' (water barrier) or a 'musical band', but context usually makes it clear.
You wouldn't use 'darwaza'. You'd say 'Mun band rakhein' (Keep your mouth shut).
It is masculine. That's why we say 'Darwaza band' and not 'bandi'.
Say 'Darwaza band na کریں'.
Frases relacionadas
کھڑکی بند کریں
similarClose the window
دروازہ کھولیں
contrastOpen the door
تالا لگائیں
builds onLock the door
اندر آ جائیں
similarCome inside
دروازہ کھلا چھوڑ دیں
contrastLeave the door open
