دھیان سے
dhyan se
The English phrase "be careful" is translated into Urdu as دھیان سے (dhyan se).
دھیان سے is used as a general warning to tell someone to be careful or as a command to "watch out" or "pay attention" to a specific action.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, دھیان سے means "with attention".
Which one should you use?
Hoshiyar Rahiye is the formal way to say be careful in Urdu. Additionally, Khayal Rakhiye can be translated as take care or be cautious and Sambhal Kar Chalna translates to walk carefully or proceed with caution.
How do you pronounce it?
dhyan se
Did you know?
- The word دھیان is a borrowed term from the Sanskrit word ध्यान, which describes a state of profound meditation or focused concentration.
- Urdu speakers may use ہوشیار رہنا (hoshyar rehna) to warn someone against being tricked or deceived, rather than just physical danger.
- The phrase خیال رکھیے (khayal rakhiye) is often used not just as a warning, but as a warm way to say 'take care of yourself' when saying goodbye.
Examples in context
- دھیان سے چلو۔dhiyaan se chalo.Walk carefully.
- دھیان سے گاڑی چلاؤ۔dhiyaan se gaari chalao.Drive the car carefully.
- وہ کام دھیان سے کرنا۔wo kaam dhiyaan se karna.Do that work carefully.
Example conversation
Ahmed is walking down a slippery street in the rain.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاحمد، دھیان سے چلنا۔Ahmed, dhiyaan se chalna.Ahmed, walk carefully.
- احمد Ahmedجی عائشہ، میں دھیان سے چل رہا ہوں۔Ji Aisha, mein dhiyaan se chal raha hoon.Yes Aisha, I am walking carefully.
- عائشہ Ayeshaزمین بہت پھسلن والی ہے۔Zameen bohat phislan wali hai.The ground is very slippery.
- احمد Ahmedشکریہ، میں احتیاط کروں گا۔Shukriya, mein ehtiyat karoon ga.Thank you, I will be cautious.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries دھیان, سے, CC BY-SA 4.0.
