ईमेल चेक किया?

Using this phrase is incredibly easy. You just add the person's name or a pronoun at the beginning if you want to be specific. For example, तुमने ईमेल चेक किया? (Did you check the email?). Because Hindi often drops the subject, just saying ईमेल चेक किया? with a rising intonation is enough. It works for both singular and plural audiences. It’s like a verbal ping to see if your message landed.

You can use this in almost any digital-first environment. Use it at the office when you’ve sent a report. Use it with a friend after sending a funny link or a travel itinerary. It’s perfect for those moments when someone hasn't replied to your 'important' message within five minutes. We've all been there, right? It's the universal 'nudge' for the digital era.

Avoid using this in very traditional or high-level formal settings without a pronoun. If you are speaking to a much older person or a very senior boss, use the respectful आपने ईमेल चेक किया?. Using the short version might seem a bit too blunt or 'Hinglish' for a formal letter. Also, don't use it if you actually sent a WhatsApp message—Indians are very specific about which app they are nudging you on!

India has a massive 'Hinglish' culture. This phrase is a perfect example of how English nouns are 'Hindi-fied' using the verb karna. Since the IT boom in the 90s, office lingo in India has become a hybrid. Interestingly, while 'Email' is the word used, the social etiquette around it is very Indian. People will often call you on the phone just to ask if you saw the email they sent ten seconds ago.

You might hear ईमेल देखा? (Did you see the email?) which is slightly more casual. In a professional setting, you'll hear क्या आपने ईमेल चेक किया? (Did you check the email? - formal). If someone is being lazy, they might just say ईमेल? with a questioning look. If you're waiting for a reply, you might add जल्दी देखो! (Look quickly!).