म्यूट कर दो
Mute it
直訳: Mute do (give)
Use this phrase to quickly ask someone to silence a device or a digital microphone.
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- A modern Hinglish command to silence audio or devices.
- Combines the English 'Mute' with the Hindi verb 'Karna'.
- Essential for digital meetings, TV watching, and phone calls.
意味
This is a modern, everyday phrase used to tell someone to silence a device, a video, or themselves during a digital call.
主な例文
3 / 6Watching TV with a sibling
यार, ये विज्ञापन बहुत तेज़ है, म्यूट कर दो।
Buddy, this ad is too loud, mute it.
In a professional Zoom meeting
राहुल, आप अपना माइक म्यूट कर दीजिए।
Rahul, please mute your mic.
Texting a friend during a call
पीछे शोर है, म्यूट कर दो।
There is noise in the back, mute it.
文化的背景
This phrase is a prime example of 'Hinglish'—the blending of Hindi and English. It surged in popularity during the remote-work era in India, becoming a standard part of the digital vocabulary across all age groups.
The 'Dijiye' Rule
Always swap 'do' for 'dijiye' if you are talking to someone older. It makes you sound much more cultured!
Don't be too literal
Don't use this to tell someone to be quiet in a library; use 'shant rahiye' instead. 'Mute' is mostly for electronics.
15秒でわかる
- A modern Hinglish command to silence audio or devices.
- Combines the English 'Mute' with the Hindi verb 'Karna'.
- Essential for digital meetings, TV watching, and phone calls.
What It Means
म्यूट कर दो (Mute kar do) is a classic Hinglish expression. It combines the English word 'Mute' with the Hindi verb karna (to do). You are literally saying 'Do the mute.' It is the go-to command for silencing audio. Whether it is a loud TV or a noisy Zoom call, this phrase is your best friend.
How To Use It
Using it is incredibly simple. You just place the object you want to silence before the phrase. For example, TV म्यूट कर दो. The verb do makes it a request or a command. If you are talking to an elder, you should say म्यूट कर दीजिए (Mute kar dijiye). It is like a magic button for your ears. Just don't try to use it on your barking dog; he won't understand Hindi or English!
When To Use It
You will hear this constantly in modern India. Use it during office meetings when someone's background noise is too loud. Use it at home when the cricket match commercials are too annoying. It is perfect for texting when you are in a movie theater. It is a functional, 'get-the-job-done' kind of phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using कर दो (kar do) with your boss or a strict professor. It sounds a bit too direct and bossy. Also, do not use this to tell a person to 'shut up' in a serious argument. That would be चुप हो जाओ (Chup ho jao). Using म्यूट कर दो for a person is usually a joke among friends. If you say it to a stranger, they might look for your remote control.
Cultural Background
India is a land of 'Hinglish.' We love mixing English nouns with Hindi verbs. This phrase became a household staple during the 2020 lockdown. Suddenly, everyone from grandmothers to toddlers knew how to 'mute.' It represents the tech-savvy, fast-paced nature of modern Indian life. It shows how Hindi adapts and grows with technology.
Common Variations
If you want to be polite, use म्यूट कर दीजिए (Mute kar dijiye). If you are talking to a close friend, म्यूट कर दे (Mute kar de) works perfectly. To ask 'Is it muted?', say म्यूट है क्या? (Mute hai kya?). If you want to say 'I am muting,' say मैं म्यूट कर रहा हूँ (Main mute kar raha hoon).
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral but leans informal due to the use of 'do'. In professional or respectful contexts, always use 'dijiye' instead of 'do'.
The 'Dijiye' Rule
Always swap 'do' for 'dijiye' if you are talking to someone older. It makes you sound much more cultured!
Don't be too literal
Don't use this to tell someone to be quiet in a library; use 'shant rahiye' instead. 'Mute' is mostly for electronics.
Hinglish is King
In India, using English tech words like 'Mute', 'Delete', or 'Charge' with Hindi verbs is more natural than using pure Hindi terms.
例文
6यार, ये विज्ञापन बहुत तेज़ है, म्यूट कर दो।
Buddy, this ad is too loud, mute it.
A very common casual request at home.
राहुल, आप अपना माइक म्यूट कर दीजिए।
Rahul, please mute your mic.
Uses the polite 'dijiye' for a professional setting.
पीछे शोर है, म्यूट कर दो।
There is noise in the back, mute it.
Short and direct for messaging.
भाई, अब खुद को म्यूट कर दो!
Brother, mute yourself now!
A humorous way to tell someone they are talking too much.
प्लीज़, सब कुछ म्यूट कर दो, मुझे शांति चाहिए।
Please, mute everything, I need peace.
Expresses a need for quietness.
गेम की आवाज़ म्यूट कर दे।
Mute the game sound.
Uses 'de' for someone younger or very close.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct polite ending for a formal meeting.
सर, आप अपना माइक म्यूट ___।
In formal settings, 'kar dijiye' is the respectful way to make a request.
How do you tell a friend to mute the TV?
टीवी ___ कर दो।
'Mute' is specifically for silencing audio, while 'band' means to turn off.
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Formality Levels of 'Mute'
Used with friends/youngers
म्यूट कर दे (Mute kar de)
Standard daily use
म्यूट कर दो (Mute kar do)
Used with elders/bosses
म्यूट कर दीजिए (Mute kar dijiye)
Where to use 'Mute kar do'
Online Class
When a student's dog barks
Living Room
During annoying TV commercials
Office Call
To stop echo during a presentation
Gaming
Silencing a loud lobby
よくある質問
10 問It is 'Hinglish,' which is the most common way people actually speak in urban India. While not 'Shuddh' (pure) Hindi, it is 100% acceptable.
Only as a joke! If you say उसको म्यूट कर दो (mute him) about a person, it implies they are talking too much like a noisy TV.
The opposite is अनम्यूट कर दो (Unmute kar do) or आवाज़ बढ़ा दो (Awaaz badha do - increase the volume).
You can say मैं म्यूट करना भूल गया (Main mute karna bhool gaya).
Not if you use the polite version: म्यूट कर दीजिए (Mute kar dijiye). It is a standard technical request.
The formal word is मौन (Maun) or ध्वनिहीन (Dhvanihin), but nobody uses these for a TV or a phone!
Usually, for a phone ringer, people say साइलेंट कर दो (Silent kar do). 'Mute' is mostly for active audio/video.
No, कर दो stays the same regardless of whether a male or female is speaking or being spoken to.
You can ask ये म्यूट क्यों है? (Yeh mute kyon hai?).
You would say ग्रुप को म्यूट कर दो (Group ko mute kar do).
関連フレーズ
आवाज़ कम करो
Lower the volume
चुप रहो
Keep quiet (to a person)
साइलेंट पर लगा दो
Put it on silent
स्पीकर पर डालो
Put it on speaker
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