बैठिए
baiṭhiepolite, to elders or guests
Hindi has three levels for "sit down". बैठिए (baiṭhie) is polite, बैठो (baiṭho) is for friends and younger people, and बैठ जाओ (baiṭh jāo) is casual.
Meaning: an invitation or command to sit (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| बैठिए | baiṭhie | polite, to elders or guests |
| बैठ जाओ | baiṭh jāo | casual |
| बैठो | baiṭho | neutral, to peers |
Use बैठिए with guests, elders and strangers. Adding कृपया (kripayā) makes it very polite, as in कृपया बैठिए (kripayā baiṭhie).
How does it change in a sentence?
The very familiar form बैठ (baiṭh) is used with small children or very close friends, and can sound rude to others.
Did you know?
- Offering a seat and tea first is a standard part of welcoming a guest in India.
Examples in context
- आइए, बैठिए, चाय पीजिए।Āie, baiṭhie, chāy pījie.Come, sit down, have some tea.
- सब लोग अपनी जगह पर बैठो।Sab log apnī jagah par baiṭho.Everyone sit in your places.
Example conversation
Host Ramesh welcomes a visitor into his living room in Nashik.
- Rameshआइए, आइए, बैठिए।Āie, āie, baiṭhie.Come in, come in, sit down.
- Visitorशुक्रिया, आपका घर बहुत सुंदर है।Shukriyā, āpkā ghar bahut sundar hai.Thanks, your home is very nice.
- Rameshधन्यवाद, आप चाय लेंगे?Dhanyawād, āp chāy lenge?Thank you, will you have tea?
