याद रखना

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.