इस्त्री कर दूँ?

Use this when you see a pile of wrinkled clothes. Or when a friend is rushing for a date. You just add the verb कर दूँ to the noun. It sounds helpful and proactive. You don't need a long sentence. Just point at the shirt and ask the question. It works perfectly in daily life.

You can use this at home with your partner. Use it when your roommate is stressed about an interview. It is great for showing you care about the small things. In a hotel, a staff member might say this to you. It is a staple of Indian hospitality and household care. Even texting it works if you are tidying up.

Don't use this in a corporate boardroom meeting. It is too domestic for a professional strategy session. Avoid saying it to a stranger on the street. They might think you are a professional laundry worker! Also, don't use it if the fabric is silk and you don't know how to iron it. You might end up with a hole and an apology!

In India, looking presentable is a sign of respect. Crisp, ironed clothes are the standard for work and social events. Many households have a local 'Istri-wala' who does this daily. However, offering to do it yourself is a sign of intimacy. It shows you are part of the inner circle. It is a humble but deeply appreciated gesture of love.

If you want to be more formal, say इस्त्री कर दूँ क्या?. For a very polite version, use क्या मैं इस्त्री कर दूँ?. If you are talking to an elder, use इस्त्री कर दूँ आपकी?. You can also swap इस्त्री for प्रेस (Press), which is very common. People will say प्रेस कर दूँ? and it means the exact same thing.