احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں
ehtiyat se gaari chalayein
The English phrase "drive safe" is translated into Urdu as احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں (ehtiyat se gaari chalayein).
This phrase is used specifically when someone is about to operate a vehicle, rather than as a general way to say "be careful".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ehtiyat (care), se (with/from), gaari (car/vehicle) and chalayein (drive/operate).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending changes from chalayein to chalao in the form احتیاط سے گاڑی چلاؤ when speaking to a close friend or someone younger. The form احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں is the polite or formal version.
How do you pronounce it?
ehtiyat se gaari chalayein
Did you know?
- The particle se may be related to the English word 'same', as both potentially trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root 'somHós'.
- Urdu speakers often pair a practical instruction like ehtiyat se gaari chalayein with a spiritual prayer for protection during the journey.
- In Urdu, gaari is a flexible term that applies to everything from a modern luxury car to a horse-drawn cart or a train.
Examples in context
- احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں، راستہ خراب ہے۔ihtiyat se gaari chalayein, raasta kharab hai.Drive safe, the road is bad.
- بچے گاڑی میں ہیں، احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں.bacche gaari mein hain, ihtiyat se gaari chalayein.The children are in the car, drive safe.
- رات ہو رہی ہے، احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں.raat ho rahi hai, ihtiyat se gaari chalayein.It is getting late, drive safe.
Example conversation
Aisha is seeing Umar off as he leaves for a trip.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعمر، اپنا خیال رکھنا اور احتیاط سے گاڑی چلائیں۔Umar, apna khayal rakhna aur ehtiyat se gari chalayein.Umar, take care of yourself and drive safe.
- عمر Omarشکریہ عائشہ، میں دھیان رکھوں گا۔Shukriya Aisha, mein dhyan rakhunga.Thanks Aisha, I will be careful.
- عائشہ Ayeshaپہنچ کر مجھے فون کر دینا۔Pohunch kar mujhe phone kar dena.Give me a call once you arrive.
- عمر Omarجی، میں ضرور فون کروں گا۔Ji, mein zaroor phone karunga.Yes, I will definitely call.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries احتیاط, سے, گاڑی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
