अपना ख्याल रखना
apna khyal rakhna
In Hindi, 'take care of yourself' is said as अपना ख्याल रखना (apna khyal rakhna).
The phrase अपना ख्याल रखना is a parting sentiment used when saying goodbye to someone, similar to how 'take care' is used in English to wish that someone stays healthy and safe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'keep your own care'.
Which one should you use?
While अपना ख्याल रखना is suitable for friends or peers, the standard polite form used for social superiors is अपना ख्याल रखिये.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive form rakhna (to keep), which functions as a gentle imperative or a suggestion in casual speech.
How do you pronounce it?
apna khyal rakhna
Did you know?
- The word रखना for 'keep' is a direct descendant of the Sanskrit word रक्षति, which meant 'to protect'.
Examples in context
- अच्छा है! अपना खयाल रखना।That's great! Take care of yourself.
- अच्छी तरह से आराम करें और खुद का ध्यान रखें।Rest well and take care of yourself.
- यात्रा के दौरान अपना ख्याल रखना।yaatra ke doraan apna khyaal rakhna.Take care of yourself during the journey.
Example conversation
Anjali is seeing Aditya off at the airport.
- अंजलि Anjaliआदित्य, अपनी यात्रा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ।Aditya, apni yaatra ke liye shubhkamaayen.Aditya, good luck on your journey.
- आदित्य Adityaशुक्रिया, अंजलि।Shukriya, Anjali.Thank you, Anjali.
- अंजलि Anjaliवहाँ अपना ख्याल रखना।Vahaan apna khyaal rakhna.Take care of yourself there.
- आदित्य Adityaमैं ज़रूर रखूँगा।Main zaroor rakhunga.I definitely will.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अपना, रखना, CC BY-SA 4.0.
