चुप रहो
chup rahofirm
There is no single language called Indian, so this page gives Hindi. The direct way to tell someone to be quiet is चुप रहो (chup raho). The polite way is शांत रहिए (shaant rahiye), please keep calm and quiet. It is also called चुप हो जाओ (chup ho jao).
Meaning: request or order for silence (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| चुप रहो | chup raho | firm |
| शांत रहिए | shaant rahiye | polite |
| चुप हो जाओ | chup ho jao | firm |
A teacher may say सब चुप हो जाओ (sab chup ho jao), everyone become quiet.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
चुप रहो (chup raho) is firm and can sound angry. रहिए (rahiye) is the आप (aap) form and fits strangers and elders.
Did you know?
- चुप (chup) alone is enough to hush someone, but it is blunt.
Examples in context
- बच्चो, चुप रहो।bachcho, chup raho.Children, be quiet.
- कृपया शांत रहिए।kripya shaant rahiye.Please keep quiet.
Example conversation
Teacher Mrs. Verma quiets her class while student Aman whispers.
- Mrs. Vermaसब चुप हो जाओ।sab chup ho jao.Everyone be quiet.
- Amanमाफ़ कीजिए, मैडम।maaf kijiye, madam.Sorry, ma'am.
- Mrs. Vermaअब किताब खोलो।ab kitaab kholo.Now open your book.
