आओ
aaoeveryday, informal
The verb "to come" is आना (aana). The command form is आओ (aao) for family and friends, आइए (aaiye) for respect, and आ जाओ (aa jaao) when you invite someone warmly.
Meaning: to move toward the speaker (verb)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| आओ | aao | everyday, informal |
| आइए | aaiye | polite |
| आ जाओ | aa jaao | casual |
आओ (aao) is the casual "come". The polite आइए (aaiye) is also what you say at the door to say "come in".
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms change with the person: आना (aana) is the base verb, आता हूँ (aata hoon) means "I come" and आई (aayi) is the feminine past.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use आओ (aao) to everyone. With elders and strangers use आइए (aaiye) instead.
Did you know?
- The verb आना (aana) is irregular in the past tense, where "he came" is वह आया (vah aaya).
Examples in context
- कल हमारे घर आओ।Kal hamaare ghar aao.Come to our house tomorrow.
Example conversation
Hosts Sudha and Mohit welcome a neighbor to their flat in Ahmedabad.
- Sudhaआइए, अंदर आइए।Aaiye, andar aaiye.Come in, please.
- Padosiकोई परेशानी तो नहीं?Koi pareshaani to nahin?I hope it is no trouble.
- Mohitबिल्कुल नहीं, आइए, बैठिए।Bilkul nahin, aaiye, baithiye.Not at all, come, sit down.
