रुको
rukoinformal command
The Hindi command for stop is रुको (ruko). Use रुकिए (rukie) for someone you respect, and बंद करो (band karo) to tell someone to stop doing something.
Meaning: to halt or cease (verb)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| रुको | ruko | informal command |
| रुकिए | rukie | polite |
| बंद करो | band karo | stop doing something |
रुको (ruko) means to halt your movement, like stopping a person walking away. बंद करो (band karo) means to switch off or end an action.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The ending changes with respect. रुको (ruko) suits friends and younger people, while रुकिए (rukie) suits elders and strangers.
Did you know?
- For a stopping vehicle, speakers often use the verb रोकना (roknā), as in गाड़ी रोको (gāṛī roko), stop the car.
Examples in context
- रुको, वहाँ मत जाओ।ruko, vahāṁ mat jāo.Stop, do not go there.
- गाड़ी रोकिए।gāṛī rokie.Please stop the car.
Example conversation
Sita stops her friend Anil at a busy crossing.
- Sitaरुको, गाड़ी आ रही है!ruko, gāṛī ā rahī hai!Stop, a car is coming!
- Anilअरे, धन्यवाद।are, dhanyavād.Oh, thank you.
- Sitaदेखकर चलो।dekhkar chalo.Walk carefully.
