अपना ध्यान रखना
apna dhyan rakhna/əp.nɑː d̪ʱjɑːn ɾəkʰ.nɑː/word by word
To say "take care" in Hindi, you use अपना ध्यान रखना (apna dhyan rakhna).
While it can be used as a literal instruction to be careful, it is most commonly used as a warm parting phrase similar to "good-bye" in English.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase अपना ध्यान रखना is composed of apna (one's own), dhyan (attention/care) and rakhna (to keep/maintain).
Which one should you use?
To make the phrase more polite or formal, change the ending to अपना ध्यान रखिये.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
अपना ध्यान रखना is used in informal or semi-formal settings, such as when speaking to friends, family or peers. ख़्याल रखो is an informal phrase meaning "take care".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive form rakhna (to keep) as a way to express a command or a wish, which is common in Hindi for such well-wishes.
How do you pronounce it?
apna dhyan rakhna
Did you know?
- The word ध्यान (dhyan) is the source of the English word 'zen' via the Japanese term 'zen'.
- The word ध्यान (dhyan) in this phrase comes from the Sanskrit word for 'meditation', suggesting that 'taking care' involves a form of focused mental attention.
- The verb रखना (rakhna) shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word रक्षति (rákṣati), which means 'to guard' or 'to protect'.
Examples in context
- अपना ध्यान रखना।Take care.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use अपना ध्यान रखना.Tatoeba #4158275 by richke, translation #20362 by TATAR1
- शुभरात्रि, आगे बढ़ते समय सावधान रहें।Good night, take care as you proceed forward.
- तुम्हारे पड़ोसी द्वारा दिए गए उपहारों का ख़्याल रखो।Take care of the gifts given by your neighbors.
- घर जाकर अपना ध्यान रखना।ghar jaakar apna dhyaan rakhna.Take care once you get home.
- कल मिलते हैं, अपना ध्यान रखना।kal milte hain, apna dhyaan rakhna.See you tomorrow, take care.
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Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are saying goodbye after a meeting.
- प्रिया Priyaआज मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगा, आदित्य।Āj milkark bahut achhā lagā, Āditya.It was great meeting you today, Aditya.
- आदित्य Adityaमुझे भी, प्रिया। अब मैं चलता हूँ।Mujhe bhī, Priyā. Ab main chaltā hūn.Me too, Priya. I'll leave now.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है, अपना ध्यान रखना।Thīk hai, apnā dhyān rakhnā.Okay, take care.
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवाद, तुम भी अपना ध्यान रखना।Dhanyavād, tum bhī apnā dhyān rakhnā.Thanks, you take care too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (अपना, ध्यान, रखना) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अपना, ध्यान, रखना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
