बाएँ-दाएँ
bāẽ-dāẽ
The phrase left right in Hindi is बाएँ-दाएँ (bāẽ-dāẽ).
This phrase is used to refer to the directions to the left and right sides of a person or an object.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: बाएँ (bāẽ), which means left and दाएँ (dāẽ), which means right.
Which one should you use?
The form बाएँ-दाएँ is used when referring to directions or movement. In contrast, if you are using the words as adjectives to describe a specific side, such as 'the left side', you should use the form बायाँ-दायाँ.
How does it change in a sentence?
While बाएँ-दाएँ describes movement or direction, the related form बायाँ-दायाँ functions as an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
bāẽ-dāẽ
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian culture, the दायाँ (right) hand is considered pure and used for eating, while the बायाँ (left) hand is reserved for hygiene and considered impure.
- The word दायाँ (dāyā̃) shares a linguistic root with the word 'dakshin', which means 'South' in many Indian languages. In many Vedic-derived traditions, the direction of the sun or certain sacred directions aligns with the concept of 'right'.
- Many Hindi speakers use the phrase बाएँ-दाएँ (left-right) metaphorically to mean 'everywhere' or 'all over the place' when describing a search or a crowd.
Examples in context
- आप बाएँ मुड़ेंPlease turn left.
- कृपया दाएँ मुड़ेंKindly turn right.
- गाड़ी को बाएँ-दाएँ मत घुमाओ।Gaadi ko baayein-daayein mat ghumaao.Don't swing the car left and right.
- बच्चे बाएँ-दाएँ देख रहे हैं।Bachche baayein-daayein dekh rahe hain.The children are looking left and right.
- बाएँ-दाएँ देखकर सड़क पार करो।Baayein-daayein dekhkar sadak paar karo.Look left and right before crossing the street.
Example conversation
Anjali is teaching Vikas how to cross a busy street.
- अंजलि Anjaliसड़क पार करने से पहले बाएँ-दाएँ देखो।Sadak paar karne se pehle baayein-daayein dekho.Look left and right before crossing the street.
- विकास Vikasठीक है, क्या अभी रास्ता साफ़ है?Theek hai, kya abhi raasta saaf hai?Okay, is the path clear now?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, अब तुम सावधानी से जा सकते हो।Haan, ab tum saavdhani se ja sakte ho.Yes, now you can go carefully.
- विकास Vikasधन्यवाद, अंजलि!Dhanyavaad, Anjali!Thank you, Anjali!
