अपने काम से काम रखो
apne kaam se kaam rakho
The English phrase "none of your business" can be translated into Hindi as अपने काम से काम रखो (apne kaam se kaam rakho).
This is a sharp expression used to tell someone that they have no right to know about a particular matter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "keep to your own work".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form अपने काम से काम रखो uses the imperative verb form rakho, which is used when speaking to peers or subordinates. For a polite or formal version, the verb changes to rakhiye.
How do you pronounce it?
apne kaam se kaam rakho
Did you know?
- The word काम in this phrase is a linguistic relative of the English word 'karma'.
- In Hindi, काम can mean 'work' or 'task', but it can also refer to 'desire' or 'lust' depending on the origin of the word.
- In many Indian social contexts, telling someone अपने काम से काम रखो is much more confrontational than the English 'none of your business' because it directly critiques the listener's focus.
Examples in context
- तुम बस अपने काम से काम रखो।tum bas apne kaam se kaam rakho.Just mind your own business.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are arguing in the office.
- प्रिया Priyaविकास, तुम मेरी सैलरी के बारे में क्यों पूछ रहे हो?vikas, tum meri salary ke baare mein kyon pooch rahe ho?Vikas, why are you asking about my salary?
- विकास Vikasमैं बस जानना चाहता था।mein bas jaanna chahta tha.I just wanted to know.
- प्रिया Priyaअपने काम से काम रखो!apne kaam se kaam rakho!Mind your own business!
- विकास Vikasठीक है, गुस्सा मत हो।theek hai, gussa mat ho.Okay, don't be angry.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries काम, से, CC BY-SA 4.0.
