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बटन दबाओ

button dabao

Press button

字面意思: Button press

15秒了解

  • A direct command to press or click a button.
  • Use 'dabao' for friends and 'dabaaiye' for formal respect.
  • Essential for elevators, electronics, and navigating modern Indian life.

意思

This is a straightforward way to tell someone to press a button, whether it is on an elevator, a remote, or a computer.

关键例句

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In an elevator with a friend

पांच नंबर का बटन दबाओ।

Press the button for number five.

2

Helping a colleague with a printer

अब हरा बटन दबाइए।

Now please press the green button.

3

Texting a friend about a new app

बस 'Submit' बटन दबाओ और हो गया!

Just press the 'Submit' button and it's done!

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文化背景

Direct commands are often softened with 'जरा' to maintain social harmony.

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Politeness

Always add 'कृपया' for strangers.

15秒了解

  • A direct command to press or click a button.
  • Use 'dabao' for friends and 'dabaaiye' for formal respect.
  • Essential for elevators, electronics, and navigating modern Indian life.

What It Means

बटन दबाओ is a direct command. It literally means "press the button." It is simple and functional. You are telling someone to interact with a machine. It is one of the first phrases you will use in a modern city like Delhi or Mumbai.

How To Use It

You use this phrase when you want action. It follows the standard Hindi verb structure. बटन (button) is the object. दबाओ (press) is the imperative verb. It is perfect for quick instructions. Just point and say it. It is very hard to get this one wrong.

When To Use It

Use it in elevators when your hands are full. Use it when teaching your grandma how to use a smartphone. It is great for tech support over the phone. You will hear it at ATM machines. You will hear it at traffic lights with pedestrian buttons. Use it whenever a physical or digital click is needed.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use दबाओ with elders or bosses. It sounds a bit too bossy. For them, use the respectful दबाइए. Also, do not use it for "pressing" clothes. That is a different word entirely. If you are at a fancy gala, maybe be a bit more polite. Unless the building is on fire, then shout away!

Cultural Background

India is a land of high-tech and old-school charm. In many older buildings, elevator operators still exist. You tell them the floor, and they बटन दबाओ for you. In modern startup hubs, this phrase is used for launching software. It represents the bridge between manual labor and the digital age. It is a very "action-oriented" phrase in a fast-paced culture.

Common Variations

You can say लाल बटन दबाओ for "press the red button." Or ये वाला बटन दबाओ for "press this one." If you are asking a question, say कौन सा बटन दबाऊं? which means "which button should I press?" Adding कृपया at the start makes you sound like a total gentleman or lady.

使用说明

The phrase is neutral but leans toward informal because of the 'o' ending. In professional or respectful contexts, always opt for 'dabaaiye'.

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Politeness

Always add 'कृपया' for strangers.

例句

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#1 In an elevator with a friend

पांच नंबर का बटन दबाओ।

Press the button for number five.

A common, everyday use of the phrase.

#2 Helping a colleague with a printer

अब हरा बटन दबाइए।

Now please press the green button.

Uses the respectful 'dabaaiye' for a professional setting.

#3 Texting a friend about a new app

बस 'Submit' बटन दबाओ और हो गया!

Just press the 'Submit' button and it's done!

Shows how English tech words are mixed with Hindi.

#4 Frustrated with a slow computer

मैं दस बार बटन दबा चुका हूँ!

I have pressed the button ten times already!

Expressing annoyance through repetition.

#5 A mother teaching a child

धीरे से बटन दबाओ, बेटा।

Press the button gently, son.

Adding an adverb to give specific instructions.

#6 Giving a presentation

अगली स्लाइड के लिए बटन दबाएं।

Press the button for the next slide.

Formal imperative used in public speaking.

自我测试

Which is the correct informal command?

____ बटन दबाओ।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: यह

'यह' (this) is the correct demonstrative pronoun here.

🎉 得分: /1

视觉学习工具

练习题库

1 练习
Which is the correct informal command? Choose A1

____ बटन दबाओ।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: यह

'यह' (this) is the correct demonstrative pronoun here.

🎉 得分: /1

常见问题

1 个问题

Only if used with elders.

相关表达

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बटन दबाइए

specialized form

Formal version

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