पट्टी बांधना

You treat बांधना as the main verb. It changes based on the tense and the person. If you are doing it to yourself, you say मैं पट्टी बांध रहा हूँ. If someone else is doing it, you use their name. It’s a transitive verb, so it needs an object (the bandage). You can also use it in the passive sense. For example, 'The doctor tied the bandage' becomes डॉक्टर ने पट्टी बांधी.

Use this in any medical or first-aid situation. If you trip while walking in Delhi, you’ll need this. Use it at a pharmacy when asking for supplies. Use it at home when a child scrapes their knee. It’s perfect for describing a sports injury during a cricket match. You might also use it when explaining why you have a visible bandage. It’s a practical, everyday phrase for physical care.

Don't use this for emotional healing. You wouldn't 'bandage' a broken heart with this phrase. For that, use मरहम लगाना (to apply ointment/balm). Also, avoid it for major surgeries. It implies a simple wrapping, not a complex medical procedure. If you are just putting on a small adhesive 'Band-Aid', people often just say 'Band-Aid' or पट्टी लगाना instead of 'tying' it.

In Indian households, first aid is often a family affair. Grandmothers often have home remedies before the पट्टी even comes out. The act of पट्टी बांधना is seen as a gesture of care. It’s common to see neighbors helping each other with minor injuries. In many local clinics, the 'compounder' (assistant) is the expert at this. It’s a simple act that represents safety and recovery.

You might hear पट्टी करना (to do a bandage). This is slightly more general. There is also a famous idiom: आँखों पर पट्टी बांधना. This means 'to be blind to the truth' or 'to ignore facts'. Be careful not to confuse the literal medical act with this metaphorical one! If you tell someone to tie a bandage on their eyes, they might think you're calling them ignorant.