एड्रेस बता दो
Tell the address
Literalmente: Address tell give
Use this casual phrase to ask friends or peers for their location before heading out.
En 15 segundos
- A casual way to ask for someone's location or home address.
- Uses the English loanword 'Address' combined with Hindi verbs.
- Best suited for friends, family, and informal daily interactions.
Significado
This is a direct and simple way to ask someone to provide their location or address, usually in a casual setting.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Texting a friend before a party
भाई, अपने घर का एड्रेस बता दो।
Bro, tell me your house address.
Ordering food over the phone
दुकान का एड्रेस बता दो, मैं आ रहा हूँ।
Tell me the shop's address, I am coming.
A polite request to an elder
अंकल, कृपया एड्रेस बता दीजिए।
Uncle, please tell the address.
Contexto cultural
While 'Pata' is the traditional Hindi word for address, 'Address' has become a standard loanword in modern Hinglish. In India, asking for an address often triggers a detailed explanation of nearby landmarks like 'the shop near the temple,' reflecting the community-based way people navigate.
The 'Hinglish' Advantage
Most Indians use the word 'Address' instead of the Hindi word 'Pata' in daily conversation. Using 'Address' makes you sound more like a local!
Watch the 'Do'
The word 'do' is informal. If you're talking to someone much older or a boss, always swap it for 'deejiye' to avoid sounding rude.
En 15 segundos
- A casual way to ask for someone's location or home address.
- Uses the English loanword 'Address' combined with Hindi verbs.
- Best suited for friends, family, and informal daily interactions.
What It Means
एड्रेस बता दो (Address bata do) is a straightforward request for a location. In Hindi, बता (bata) means tell and दो (do) means give. Together, they form a common way to say 'Please tell me'. It is the bread and butter of meeting up in India. You are essentially saying, 'Hey, send me your coordinates.'
How To Use It
You use this when you are ready to head out. It works perfectly in person or over a quick phone call. Just drop the phrase after a greeting. It is short, punchy, and gets the job done. If you are texting, you can even shorten it further. It is the verbal equivalent of dropping a pin on a map. Don't worry about complex grammar here.
When To Use It
Use it with friends, cousins, or your favorite delivery driver. It is great for casual hangouts. Use it when you are invited to a house party. It’s perfect for when you’re lost in a maze-like colony. Use it when you need to send a courier to a buddy. It sounds natural and helpful. It shows you are actually planning to show up!
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this phrase with your boss or a high-ranking official. It is a bit too 'buddy-buddy' for formal letters. Using दो (do) with a stranger might sound slightly demanding. In very formal settings, use दीजिए (deejiye) instead of दो (do). Don't use it if you already have the address saved. That just makes you look forgetful or disorganized. Avoid it in a romantic poem; it’s a bit too functional for that!
Cultural Background
In India, addresses can be quite legendary and confusing. Houses often have names instead of numbers. Directions might involve landmarks like 'the big peepal tree' or 'the blue gate'. Asking for the address is often the start of a long conversation. People usually follow up the address with detailed verbal directions. It’s a social ritual of navigation. Modern India uses Google Maps, but the verbal confirmation is still king.
Common Variations
एड्रेस भेज दो(Address bhej do) - Send the address (better for WhatsApp).लोकेशन भेज दो(Location bhej do) - Send the GPS location.एड्रेस बता दीजिए(Address bata deejiye) - The polite, formal version.पता क्या है?(Pata kya hai?) - What is the address? (more traditional).
Notas de uso
This phrase sits in the 'neutral-informal' zone. It is the default for peers. Use 'deejiye' for elders and 'bata' (without do) only for very close friends or younger kids.
The 'Hinglish' Advantage
Most Indians use the word 'Address' instead of the Hindi word 'Pata' in daily conversation. Using 'Address' makes you sound more like a local!
Watch the 'Do'
The word 'do' is informal. If you're talking to someone much older or a boss, always swap it for 'deejiye' to avoid sounding rude.
Landmark Logic
When someone gives you an address, they will likely add a landmark. If they don't, you can ask 'Landmark kya hai?' to make finding them easier.
Ejemplos
6भाई, अपने घर का एड्रेस बता दो।
Bro, tell me your house address.
Very common among peers using 'Bhai' for emphasis.
दुकान का एड्रेस बता दो, मैं आ रहा हूँ।
Tell me the shop's address, I am coming.
Used when you want to pick up an order yourself.
अंकल, कृपया एड्रेस बता दीजिए।
Uncle, please tell the address.
Uses 'deejiye' instead of 'do' for respect.
इतना भाव क्यों खा रहे हो? एड्रेस बता दो!
Why are you acting so pricey? Just tell the address!
A humorous way to push a friend to share details.
मुझे आपसे मिलना है, एड्रेस बता दो।
I want to meet you, please tell the address.
Expresses a warm desire to visit someone.
भैया, आप कहाँ हो? एड्रेस बता दो।
Brother, where are you? Tell me the address.
Used to find a delivery person who is nearby.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct verb to complete the casual request.
दोस्त, अपने ऑफिस का एड्रेस ___।
Since the sentence starts with 'Dost' (friend), the informal 'bata do' is the most natural fit.
How would you ask for an address politely?
सर, कृपया अपना एड्रेस ___।
'Bata deejiye' is the respectful version used with 'Sir' or elders.
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Formality Levels of Asking for an Address
Used with close friends or younger siblings.
एड्रेस बता
Standard casual way for friends and peers.
एड्रेस बता दो
Polite request for elders or professionals.
एड्रेस बता दीजिए
When to say 'एड्रेस बता दो'
Planning a meetup
Asking a friend where to meet.
Online Shopping
Asking a seller for their shop location.
Helping a visitor
Asking a guest where they are staying.
Sending a gift
Asking a cousin for their new house details.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is an English word, but it is used by almost everyone in India. The pure Hindi word is पता (Pata).
Yes, but it's better to say एड्रेस बता दीजिए (Bata deejiye) to be slightly more polite to a service provider.
बता (Bata) means to tell or inform, while बोल (Bol) means to speak. For addresses, always use बता.
You can say लोकेशन भेज दो (Location bhej do), which literally means 'Send the location'.
Not at all! It is perfectly friendly among equals. It only feels rude if used with someone who expects high formal respect.
You can say आपका एड्रेस क्या है? (Aapka address kya hai?). This is a bit more neutral.
Yes, पता बता दो (Pata bata do) is perfectly correct and sounds slightly more traditional.
Add the word जल्दी (jaldi). Example: जल्दी एड्रेस बता दो.
दो (do) acts as a helper verb here to turn 'tell' into a request, similar to saying 'Tell me'.
In Hindi-speaking regions, yes. In South India, people might use the local language, but 'Address' is understood everywhere.
Frases relacionadas
लोकेशन भेज दो
Send the location
पता क्या है?
What is the address?
कहाँ आना है?
Where do I have to come?
घर पर हो क्या?
Are you at home?
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