याद रखना
to remember
Wörtlich: Memory to keep
Use it when you want someone to intentionally hold onto a specific thought, promise, or instruction.
In 15 Sekunden
- Means 'to keep a memory' or 'don't forget' in Hindi.
- Used for promises, instructions, and emotional reminders in daily life.
- Conjugate the verb 'rakhna' to match the person you're speaking to.
Bedeutung
It literally means 'to keep a memory.' You use it when you want someone to hold onto a piece of information or a promise in their head.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Reminding a roommate about groceries
Doodh laana yaad rakhna.
Remember to bring milk.
A professional reminder to a client
Hamari meeting ka samay yaad rakhiye.
Please remember the time of our meeting.
Saying goodbye to a close friend
Mujhe hamesha yaad rakhna.
Always remember me.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Indian culture, 'remembering' is often tied to duty and emotional bonds. The phrase is a staple in Bollywood lyrics, symbolizing eternal love or a promise of revenge. It reflects a social emphasis on maintaining long-term connections and honoring one's word.
The Future Imperative
In Hindi, ending a verb in '-na' like 'yaad rakhna' acts as a gentle command for the future. It's softer than saying 'yaad rakho'.
Don't confuse with 'Yaad Aana'
If you suddenly recall something, say 'Mujhe yaad aaya'. 'Yaad rakhna' is only for the act of keeping it in mind.
In 15 Sekunden
- Means 'to keep a memory' or 'don't forget' in Hindi.
- Used for promises, instructions, and emotional reminders in daily life.
- Conjugate the verb 'rakhna' to match the person you're speaking to.
What It Means
Yaad rakhna is a beautiful Hindi collocation. It combines yaad (memory) with rakhna (to keep). Think of it as putting a memory in a safe box. You are telling someone to actively preserve a thought. It is not just about 'not forgetting.' It is about the act of holding that thought close. It is one of the most common phrases you will hear.
How To Use It
You use it by changing the verb rakhna. For friends, you say yaad rakhna. For someone you respect, use yaad rakhiye. If you are making a promise, say main yaad rakhunga. It is very flexible and fits into most sentences easily. You usually put the thing to remember before the phrase. For example, ye baat yaad rakhna means 'remember this thing.'
When To Use It
Use it when giving instructions to a friend. Use it when you want to sound romantic or emotional. It is perfect for reminding someone about a meeting. You can use it when teaching someone a lesson. It works great in texts like 'remember to call me.' It is also common in professional emails for deadlines.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for a sudden realization. If you suddenly remember your keys, use yaad aana. Yaad rakhna is an intentional act of keeping a memory. Do not use it for 'memorizing' a poem for school. For rote learning, we usually use the phrase yaad karna. Also, avoid using the short yaad rakh with bosses. It sounds a bit too blunt or commanding.
Cultural Background
This phrase is the heartbeat of Bollywood movies. You will hear it in every second song about love. It carries a sense of loyalty and commitment in India. In a culture that values long-term relationships, 'keeping a memory' is vital. It is often used by elders when giving life advice. It suggests that the information is valuable enough to be kept.
Common Variations
You might hear yaad dilaana, which means 'to remind.' Another one is yaad aana, which means 'to miss someone.' If you want to say 'keep me in your prayers,' you use this. People often shorten it to just yaad rakh in very casual settings. It is a very versatile root for many emotional expressions.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is highly dependent on the conjugation of 'rakhna'. Use 'rakhiye' for formal situations and 'rakhna' for general or future reminders.
The Future Imperative
In Hindi, ending a verb in '-na' like 'yaad rakhna' acts as a gentle command for the future. It's softer than saying 'yaad rakho'.
Don't confuse with 'Yaad Aana'
If you suddenly recall something, say 'Mujhe yaad aaya'. 'Yaad rakhna' is only for the act of keeping it in mind.
The Bollywood Secret
If someone says 'Yaad rakhna' with a dramatic pause, they are likely quoting a movie or being intentionally theatrical!
Beispiele
6Doodh laana yaad rakhna.
Remember to bring milk.
A very common everyday instruction using the infinitive as a command.
Hamari meeting ka samay yaad rakhiye.
Please remember the time of our meeting.
Uses the formal 'rakhiye' to show respect.
Mujhe hamesha yaad rakhna.
Always remember me.
A classic emotional expression used in departures.
Mera udhaar yaad rakhna, bhoolna mat!
Remember my debt, don't forget!
Playful use of the phrase to nudge someone.
Yaad rakhna, hum 8 baje nikal rahe hain.
Remember, we are leaving at 8 o'clock.
Short and direct for text messaging.
Hamesha sach bolna yaad rakhna.
Always remember to speak the truth.
Used for imparting values or life lessons.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form to tell a friend to remember a secret.
Mera raaz ___.
'Yaad rakhna' is the standard neutral/informal way to give a reminder to a friend.
How would you say 'I will remember'?
Main ___.
'Rakhunga' is the future tense for 'I will keep/remember' (masculine).
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality Levels of 'Remember'
Used with close friends or younger siblings.
Yaad rakh!
Standard way to say 'remember' to anyone.
Yaad rakhna.
Polite request for elders or professionals.
Yaad rakhiye.
Where to use 'Yaad Rakhna'
Grocery List
Remember the eggs!
Promises
Remember your word.
Travel
Remember your passport.
Romance
Remember our first date.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen'Yaad rakhna' means to keep something in mind (remember), while 'yaad karna' usually means to memorize something or to actively think about/miss someone.
You would say 'Mujhe yaad raha' (it stayed with me) or 'Maine yaad rakha' (I kept it in mind).
Yes! While you can say 'Bhoolna mat' (don't forget), 'Yaad rakhna' is the positive way to say the same thing.
It's better to use 'yaad rakhiye' to be safe. 'Yaad rakhna' is neutral but can sound a bit casual in a strict office.
You can say 'Main ye hamesha yaad rakhunga' (if male) or 'rakhungi' (if female).
Yes, 'Mujhe yaad rakhna' means 'Remember me.' It is very common in emotional contexts.
It means 'to remind.' For example, 'Mujhe yaad dilaana' means 'Remind me.'
Yes, it is common in emails, usually in the form 'Kripya yaad rakhiye' (Please remember).
No, 'yaad' is feminine, but in the phrase 'yaad rakhna', the verb 'rakhna' usually conjugates based on the subject or remains in the infinitive.
Learners often use it when they mean 'I just remembered.' Remember: 'Yaad rakhna' is a choice, 'Yaad aana' is an accident.
Verwandte Redewendungen
याद दिलाना (yaad dilaana)
to remind
याद आना (yaad aana)
to recall / to miss someone
याद करना (yaad karna)
to memorize / to think of someone
भूलना मत (bhoolna mat)
don't forget
Kommentare (0)
Zum Kommentieren AnmeldenStarte kostenlos mit dem Sprachenlernen
Kostenlos Loslegen