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ब्रेड टोस्ट कर दो

Toast the bread

직역: Bread toast do

Use this phrase to ask for toasted bread in casual or semi-formal breakfast settings.

15초 만에

  • A simple Hinglish request to get your bread toasted.
  • Uses the Hindi verb 'kar do' meaning 'to do'.
  • Perfect for breakfast settings with friends or family.

You are asking someone to toast some bread for you. It is a simple, direct request used most often at the breakfast table or in a cafe.

주요 예문

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1

Asking your mother for breakfast

Mummy, mere liye do bread toast kar do.

Mummy, please toast two slices of bread for me.

🤝
2

Ordering at a small roadside tea stall

Bhaiya, ek chai aur bread toast kar do.

Brother, one tea and toast the bread.

😊
3

Asking a waiter in a casual cafe

Kya aap mere liye bread toast kar denge?

Would you toast the bread for me?

💼
🌍

문화적 배경

This phrase highlights the 'Hinglish' phenomenon where English nouns are treated as Hindi verbs. While traditional Indian breakfasts involve parathas, 'toast' became popular in urban centers during the British era and is now a universal comfort food. In many Indian households, 'toast' specifically refers to bread toasted on a flat tawa (pan) with ghee or butter, rather than an electric toaster.

💡

The 'Zara' Magic

If you feel 'kar do' is too direct, add 'zara' (just) at the start. 'Zara bread toast kar do' sounds much softer and friendlier.

💬

Tawa vs. Toaster

In India, toast is often made on a tawa (griddle) with plenty of butter. If you want it this way, it's sometimes called 'Butter Toast'.

15초 만에

  • A simple Hinglish request to get your bread toasted.
  • Uses the Hindi verb 'kar do' meaning 'to do'.
  • Perfect for breakfast settings with friends or family.

What It Means

This phrase is a perfect example of 'Hinglish' in action. You are taking the English words bread and toast and pairing them with the Hindi verb kar do. It literally means 'do the toasting.' It is simple, effective, and understood by everyone from Mumbai to Delhi. You do not need complex grammar to get your breakfast ready.

How To Use It

You use this phrase when you want someone to put bread in a toaster or on a pan. Just say ब्रेड टोस्ट कर दो (bread toast kar do). If you want to be more polite, add zara (just/please) at the beginning. It sounds like: zara bread toast kar do. It is a command, but in a soft, everyday way. Think of it as a 'functional request' rather than a royal decree.

When To Use It

Use this at home with your family or roommates. It is perfect for a busy Monday morning. You can also use it at a local roadside tea stall or a small eatery. If you are texting your partner to start breakfast, this works perfectly. It is the universal 'I am hungry for something crunchy' signal. Use it when the bread is sitting there looking sad and untoasted.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this in a high-end, five-star fine dining restaurant. There, you would use more formal language or English. Do not use it with your boss unless you have a very close, friendly relationship. It might sound a bit too bossy if the tone is wrong. Also, do not use it if the bread is already toasted—that is just confusing for everyone! Avoid using it in very formal ceremonies or somber occasions.

Cultural Background

In India, bread (sliced loaf) was traditionally seen as 'English' food. Over decades, it became a staple breakfast alongside traditional items. The phrase shows how Hindi absorbs English nouns effortlessly. Most Indians do not use a Hindi word for 'toast' because the English word is the standard. It represents the modern, fast-paced urban Indian lifestyle where 'chai-toast' is a classic comfort meal.

Common Variations

You can swap do for dijiye to make it respectful: bread toast kar dijiye. If you are talking to a younger sibling, you might say bread toast kar de. If you want it extra crispy, say bread kura-kuri toast kar do. If you are feeling fancy, you can specify makhun lagake (with butter). These small tweaks change the vibe from a quick request to a specific culinary demand.

사용 참고사항

The phrase is neutral-informal. Use 'kar do' for peers and 'kar dijiye' for anyone you wish to show respect to. Avoid 'kar de' unless you are very close to the person.

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The 'Zara' Magic

If you feel 'kar do' is too direct, add 'zara' (just) at the start. 'Zara bread toast kar do' sounds much softer and friendlier.

💬

Tawa vs. Toaster

In India, toast is often made on a tawa (griddle) with plenty of butter. If you want it this way, it's sometimes called 'Butter Toast'.

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Watch the Ending

Be careful with 'kar de'. It's very informal. Use it only with people your age or younger, otherwise it might sound rude.

예시

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#1 Asking your mother for breakfast
🤝

Mummy, mere liye do bread toast kar do.

Mummy, please toast two slices of bread for me.

Adding 'mere liye' (for me) makes it a personal request.

#2 Ordering at a small roadside tea stall
😊

Bhaiya, ek chai aur bread toast kar do.

Brother, one tea and toast the bread.

Using 'Bhaiya' is the standard way to address male vendors.

#3 Asking a waiter in a casual cafe
💼

Kya aap mere liye bread toast kar denge?

Would you toast the bread for me?

Using 'denge' makes it a polite question rather than a command.

#4 Texting a roommate while heading home
😊

Bhukh lagi hai, bread toast kar do please!

I'm hungry, toast the bread please!

Very common in informal digital communication.

#5 Joking with a friend who is a bad cook
😄

Tumse aur kuch nahi hoga, bas bread toast kar do.

You can't do anything else, just toast the bread.

A playful way to tease someone's cooking skills.

#6 A tired spouse asking for a simple dinner
💭

Aaj thak gayi hoon, bas bread toast kar do.

I'm tired today, just toast some bread.

Conveys a sense of exhaustion and need for comfort.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct verb ending to make the request polite for an elder.

Dadi, please mere liye bread toast kar ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dijiye

'Dijiye' is the respectful form used for elders like a grandmother (Dadi).

Complete the sentence to ask for 'two' toasts.

___ bread toast kar do.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Do

'Do' means two, which is the standard serving of toast.

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시각 학습 자료

Formality Levels of 'Toast the Bread'

Informal

Used with siblings or close friends.

Bread toast kar de.

Neutral

Standard request for family or vendors.

Bread toast kar do.

Formal

Polite request for elders or staff.

Bread toast kar dijiye.

Where to use 'Bread Toast Kar Do'

Bread Toast Kar Do
🍳

Breakfast Table

Asking a family member.

Tea Stall

Ordering with chai.

🏢

Hostel Room

Asking a roommate.

📱

Text Message

Planning a quick snack.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it is English, but it is used universally in Hindi. The traditional word is pao or roti, but for sliced loaves, everyone says bread.

Yes! You can say Chai garam kar do (Heat the tea) or Khana pack kar do (Pack the food).

Add the word kadak. Say Bread kadak toast kar do for a very crunchy result.

Yes, because 'bread' and 'toast' are common English loanwords used across all Indian states.

You would say Kya aap bread toast kar sakte hain? but the shorter version is much more common.

Kar do is neutral and friendly, while kar de is very informal and used for close friends or younger people.

You can add please at the end, or use the polite Hindi version kar dijiye to show respect.

Simply add mat (don't) before the verb: Bread toast mat karo.

It is part of Hinglish. Many modern objects and cooking methods are referred to by their English names for convenience.

It's better to use English or a very formal Hindi construction like Kripya bread toast kar dijiye.

관련 표현

Makhun laga do

Apply butter

Garam kar do

Heat it up

Chai bana do

Make some tea

Nashta taiyar hai

Breakfast is ready

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