लेट जाओ
Let jaolie down, Hindi
To tell someone to lie down, say लेट जाओ (Let jao). Use लेट जाइए (Let jaiye) with elders. To lay an object down, say रख दो (rakh do).
Meaning: lie down, or put something down (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| लेट जाओ | Let jao | lie down, Hindi |
| लेट जाइए | Let jaiye | polite |
| रख दो | Rakh do | put down |
Which one should you use?
English "lay down" can mean two things. For a person lying down Hindi uses लेटना (letna). For placing something on a surface it uses रखना (rakhna).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
जाओ (jao) is for friends and younger people, and जाइए (jaiye) is polite.
Did you know?
- In Hindi the same verb लेटना (letna) is used for resting flat on a bed, a floor or a mat.
Examples in context
- बहुत थक गए हो, थोड़ा लेट जाओ।Bahut thak gaye ho, thoda let jao.You are very tired, lie down for a bit.
- आप यहाँ लेट जाइए, डॉक्टर आ रहे हैं।Aap yahaan let jaiye, doctor aa rahe hain.Please lie down here, the doctor is coming.
- बैग मेज़ पर रख दो।Bag mez par rakh do.Put the bag down on the table.
Example conversation
Mother Sunita checks on her son Rohit, who has a fever.
- Sunitaतुम्हें बुखार है। लेट जाओ।Tumhein bukhaar hai. Let jao.You have a fever. Lie down.
- Rohitठीक है, माँ।Theek hai, maa.All right, Mom.
- Sunitaमैं तुम्हारे लिए दवा लाती हूँ।Main tumhaare liye dawa laati hoon.I will bring medicine for you.
