डॉक्टर के पास जाओ

The phrase uses the imperative form jaao. This is the standard 'you' command for friends or peers. You place the subject (the doctor) first. Then add the postposition ke paas (near/to). Finally, you end with the action jaao. It’s a very modular sentence structure. You can swap doctor for hospital or clinic easily.

Use it the moment you see a friend sneezing during a movie. It’s perfect for texting a colleague who says they have a headache. If you are at a dinner party and someone looks pale, lean in and say it softly. It shows you are paying attention to their well-being. It’s a sign of a good friend in Indian culture.

Don't use jaao with your boss or an elderly person. It sounds a bit too bossy or demanding for them. For elders, you would use the respectful jaaiye. Also, don't use it for minor things like a tiny papercut. That might seem like you are being overly dramatic or sarcastic. Unless, of course, sarcasm is your brand of humor!

In India, people often self-medicate or ask neighbors for advice first. Suggesting a doctor is a serious step. It implies that the 'home remedies' or nuskhe aren't enough. Interestingly, the word doctor is used almost universally in India. While the Hindi word is vaidya or chikitsak, you will rarely hear those in daily life. English medical terms are deeply woven into the local vocabulary.

You can make it a suggestion by adding chahiye (should). For example, aapko doctor ke paas jaana chahiye. This softens the command into advice. If you want to go with them, say chalo, doctor ke paas chalte hain. This feels much more supportive and less like an order. It’s the difference between 'Go do this' and 'Let's do this together.'