छोड़ो
Chhodo
The English phrase 'leave it' can be translated into Hindi as छोड़ो (Chhodo).
छोड़ो is used to tell someone to stop talking about a subject or to forget about a matter. While it can literally mean to leave or abandon an object, it is frequently used idiomatically in conversation to mean 'forget it' or 'let it go' regarding a topic of discussion.
What does it mean word for word?
छोड़ो is the imperative form of the verb छोड़ना (chhōṛnā), which means to leave, abandon or let go.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
There are different levels of formality for this phrase. For a formal or polite way to say 'leave it', use छोड़ दीजिए or छोड़िए. Use छोड़िए when speaking to elders, strangers or in formal settings to be more respectful. In informal situations, you can use छोड़ यार or भूल जा.
How does it change in a sentence?
छोड़ो is the imperative form used with friends, peers or people younger than you. Use छोड़िए for polite or formal address.
How do you pronounce it?
Chhodo
Did you know?
- In many Indian urban settings, you might hear a hybrid version of this phrase where English and Hindi mix, such as 'leave it यार' (leave it yaar), which blends the English command with the Hindi term for 'friend'.
- Hindi speakers often accompany छोड़ो with a flick of the wrist or a hand wave. This gesture visually mimics the act of throwing something away, reinforcing the 'discard' meaning of the phrase.
- While छोड़ो is the standard imperative, if you want to sound more poetic or dramatic, you might encounter the word त्याग (tyāg), which refers to a much deeper, more spiritual kind of renunciation or 'leaving' something behind.
Examples in context
- जो आज खतम कर सकते हो, उसे करके निपटाओ। कल के लिए मत छोड़ो।Complete that which you can today. Don't leave it till tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use छोड़ो when advising someone not to delay a task until tomorrow.Tatoeba #505160 by minshirui, translation #5140707 by langue
- कृपया इस मुद्दे को छोड़ दें ।Please leave this matter.
- क्षमा करें, कृपया इसे छोड़ दीजिए ।Excuse me, please leave it.
- इतना सोचने की ज़रूरत नहीं, वो छोड़ यार।No need to overthink, just leave it, mate.
- चिंता न कर, यार। बस इसे भूल जा।Don't worry, buddy. Just leave it.
- पुरानी बातों को छोड़ो और आगे बढ़ो।purani baaton ko chhodo aur aage badho.Leave the old things behind and move on.
Example conversation
Rahul and Anjali are discussing a minor disagreement from the past.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम्हें सच में लगता है कि मैंने गलती की?kya tumhe sach mein lagta hai ki maine galti ki?Do you really think I made a mistake?
- अंजलि Anjaliराहुल, अब इस बात को छोड़ो।Rahul, ab is baat ko chhodo.Rahul, leave it now.
- राहुल Rahulपर मुझे इसे सुलझाना है।par mujhe ise suljhana hai.But I need to resolve this.
- अंजलि Anjaliनहीं, इसे छोड़ो और मुस्कुराओ।nahi, ise chhodo aur muskurao.No, leave it and smile.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
