पानी ज़्यादा पियो

You can use this phrase as a standalone sentence. It works perfectly when you see someone coughing or looking tired. Just say it with a gentle smile. If you want to sound more polite, you can add aap (you) at the beginning. But usually, the short version is best for friends. It’s like saying 'Stay hydrated' but with more warmth.

Use it during the scorching Indian summers. Use it when a friend complains of a headache. It is great for texting a sibling who works too hard. At a restaurant, you might say it to a child who is only drinking soda. It’s a very common 'mom' phrase in every Indian household. Even in a casual office chat, it shows you care about your colleague's health.

Don't use piyo with your boss or elders. The ending -o is for friends or people younger than you. For elders, use pijiye instead. Avoid saying it if someone is already choking on water—that's just bad timing! Also, don't use it in a very formal speech. It’s too personal and direct for a stage.

In India, offering water is the first thing you do for a guest. It is considered a 'punya' or a good deed. Because of the intense heat in many parts of India, hydration is a constant topic. People will often judge your health by how much water you drink. If you have a pimple or a fever, the first advice is always paani zyaada piyo. It’s the unofficial national cure for everything!

You might hear khoob paani piyo, which means 'drink plenty of water'. Another one is paani peete raho, which means 'keep drinking water'. If you are talking to someone older, you must say paani zyaada pijiye. In slang, friends might just say hydrate ho ja (get hydrated). But the classic version remains the most used across the country.