आराम करो
aaraam karo
The English phrase 'relax' is translated into Hindi as आराम करो (aaraam karo).
The verb is used to describe resting or becoming relieved of stress. The infinitive form is आराम करना. If you want to suggest staying calm specifically, you can also use the phrase धीरे धीरे सांस लीजिए, which means to take slow breaths gradually.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word आराम (aaraam) literally means 'rest' or 'comfort'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When a male speaker wants to say 'I am relaxing' in the continuous present tense, he uses आराम कर रहा हूँ. A female speaker uses आराम कर रही हूँ for the same sentence. To address someone politely or to an elder, use आराम कीजिए instead of the informal आराम करो.
How do you pronounce it?
aaraam karo
Did you know?
- The word आराम (aaraam) is a rare linguistic bridge that entered Hindi through two separate routes: one from ancient Sanskrit and another from Classical Persian.
- In colloquial Hindi, if someone is taking too long to do something, a sarcastic person might tell them आराम से करो (aaraam se karo), meaning 'take your sweet time'.
- While आराम means 'rest', in many Indian contexts, it also implies 'luxury' or 'comfort', meaning telling someone to 'relax' can sometimes sound like you are telling them to enjoy a life of ease.
Examples in context
- बस बैठो और आराम करो।Just sit and relax.This sentence demonstrates how to use आराम करो in a command or suggestion.Tatoeba #3617405 by sabretou, translation #3222943 by CK
- शांत रहिए, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।Relax, everything will be fine.
- आराम करो, बिना कुछ सोचे समय बिताओ।Relax, spend some time without overthinking.
- थोड़ी देर आराम करो।thodī der āram karo.Relax for a little while.
- काम खत्म करके आराम करो।kām khatm karke āram karo.Finish your work and then relax.
Example conversation
Amit is telling Neha to take a break from her studies.
- अमित Amitनेहा, तुम बहुत थक गई हो।Neha, tum bahut thak gaī ho.Neha, you are very tired.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, बहुत काम है।Hā̃, bahut kām hai.Yes, there is a lot of work.
- अमित Amitअब बस आराम करो।Ab bas āram karo.Just relax now.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, शुक्रिया अमित।Thīk hai, shukriyā Amit.Okay, thanks Amit.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries आराम, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
