चलो
calo/t͡ʃə.loː/
The English phrase "come on" is translated into Hindi as चलो (calo).
चलो is used to express encouragement. It can be used to physically prompt someone to move or to figuratively encourage them to hurry up or try harder.
Meaning: expression of encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, चलो means "let's go" or "let's move".
Which one should you use?
चलो is used for encouragement with friends or peers, whereas चलिए is the polite/formal version used to encourage someone of higher status or an elder.
How does it change in a sentence?
चलो is the imperative form used to suggest starting an action immediately or to provide encouragement.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is calo (/tʃə.loː/). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- When used to mean 'hurry up', चलो is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture where the palm faces down and moves rapidly toward the ground.
- The phrase चलो is frequently used as a filler word to transition between different topics of conversation, similar to how English speakers use 'anyway'.
- While चलो means 'let's go', using it as a stand-alone exclamation in a heated argument can function similarly to an English 'come on!' used to express disbelief or frustration.
Examples in context
- चलो, जल्दी करो!chalo, jaldi karo!Come on, hurry up!
- चलो, तुम यह कर सकते हो।chalo, tum yeh kar sakte ho.Come on, you can do this.
- चलो, अब बाहर चलते हैं।chalo, ab bahar chalte hain.Come on, let's go outside now.
Example conversation
Priya is encouraging Vikas to finish a race.
- प्रिया Priyaचलो, विकास! थोड़ा और तेज़!chalo, vikas! thoda aur tez!Come on, Vikas! A little faster!
- विकास Vikasमैं थक गया हूँ, प्रिया।main thak gaya hoon, priya.I am tired, Priya.
- प्रिया Priyaचलो, बस थोड़ा सा और!chalo, bas thoda sa aur!Come on, just a little more!
- विकास Vikasठीक है, मैं कोशिश करता हूँ।theek hai, main koshish karta hoon.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry चलो, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
