रास्ता पूछना
to ask for directions
직역: to ask (for) the path/way
Use `रास्ता पूछना` whenever you need help navigating to a physical destination.
15초 만에
- Used for seeking physical directions from someone.
- Combines 'raasta' (path) and 'poochna' (to ask).
- Essential for navigating Indian streets and markets.
뜻
This phrase is used when you are lost or need to find your way to a specific place. It’s the verbal equivalent of opening Google Maps, but involves talking to a real person instead.
주요 예문
3 / 6Asking a passerby in the market
क्या मैं आपसे रास्ता पूछ सकता हूँ?
Can I ask you for directions?
Telling a friend about being lost
मैं रास्ता पूछना भूल गया और भटक गया।
I forgot to ask for directions and got lost.
In a formal meeting regarding logistics
हमें सही रास्ता पूछकर ही ट्रक भेजना चाहिए।
We should send the truck only after asking for the right route.
문화적 배경
In India, people often prefer asking a local over using GPS because of the complex, unnamed alleys in older cities. It's culturally common to address strangers as 'Bhaiya' (brother) or 'Uncle' before asking for the 'raasta'. This phrase reflects a culture where social interaction is the primary way to navigate the world.
The 'Bhaiya' Rule
Always start by saying 'Bhaiya' (brother) or 'Uncle'. It makes people much more likely to go out of their way to help you!
The 'Yes' Trap
Sometimes people say 'Yes' and give directions even if they aren't sure, just to be polite. Always double-check with a second person!
15초 만에
- Used for seeking physical directions from someone.
- Combines 'raasta' (path) and 'poochna' (to ask).
- Essential for navigating Indian streets and markets.
What It Means
रास्ता पूछना is your ultimate survival phrase in India. It literally means 'to ask for the path.' Whether you are looking for a hidden spice shop in Old Delhi or trying to find the nearest metro station, this is the action you are taking. It’s a simple, functional collocation that every traveler and resident uses daily.
How To Use It
You treat रास्ता as the object and पूछना as the verb. Since पूछना is a transitive verb, when you use it in the past tense, you’ll need to use the ने particle with the subject. For example, 'I asked' becomes मैंने पूछा. If you want to say 'Ask him for directions,' you would say उससे रास्ता पूछो. It’s very flexible and fits into any sentence structure where you’re seeking navigation help.
When To Use It
Use this whenever you are physically moving from point A to point B. It’s perfect for when you’re in a rickshaw and the driver looks confused, or when you’re walking and the street signs suddenly disappear. It’s also common in stories or when recounting your day, like saying, 'I got lost and had to ask for directions three times!'
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this if you are asking for someone's home address specifically—for that, पता पूछना (asking for the address) is better. Also, avoid using it for abstract life advice. While 'path' can be metaphorical in English, in Hindi, रास्ता पूछना is almost always about physical roads and turns. If you ask a guru for रास्ता, he might just point you to the nearest chai stall instead of enlightenment!
Cultural Background
In India, asking for directions is a social sport. You don't just ask one person; you often ask three to 'triangulate' the truth. People are incredibly helpful and will often give you directions based on landmarks like 'the big peepal tree' or 'the shop with the red door' rather than street names. It’s a great way to break the ice with locals, though be prepared for very confident directions that might still be slightly wrong!
Common Variations
You might hear रास्ता पता करना which means 'to find out the way.' Another common one is रास्ता माँगना, but that sounds more like asking someone to move out of your way. Stick to पूछना for seeking information. In formal settings, you might hear दिशा-निर्देश (directions/guidance), but on the street, रास्ता is king.
사용 참고사항
The phrase is neutral and safe for all situations. Remember that `पूछना` takes the postposition `से` for the person being asked (e.g., `राम से पूछो`).
The 'Bhaiya' Rule
Always start by saying 'Bhaiya' (brother) or 'Uncle'. It makes people much more likely to go out of their way to help you!
The 'Yes' Trap
Sometimes people say 'Yes' and give directions even if they aren't sure, just to be polite. Always double-check with a second person!
Landmark Logic
If someone says 'Peeche' (behind) or 'Aage' (ahead), they are usually referring to landmarks, not just the road.
예시
6क्या मैं आपसे रास्ता पूछ सकता हूँ?
Can I ask you for directions?
A polite way to start the conversation.
मैं रास्ता पूछना भूल गया और भटक गया।
I forgot to ask for directions and got lost.
Shows the consequence of not asking!
हमें सही रास्ता पूछकर ही ट्रक भेजना चाहिए।
We should send the truck only after asking for the right route.
Used here in a professional logistics context.
अगर समझ न आए तो किसी से रास्ता पूछ लेना।
If you don't understand, ask someone for directions.
Common advice given to visitors.
गूगल मैप्स पर भरोसा मत करो, किसी इंसान से रास्ता पूछो!
Don't trust Google Maps, ask a human for directions!
A relatable joke about technology in narrow streets.
अकेले रास्ता पूछना मुझे थोड़ा अजीब लगता है।
I feel a bit awkward asking for directions alone.
Expresses a personal feeling about the action.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence to ask for directions politely.
नमस्ते, क्या मैं आपसे ___ पूछ सकता हूँ?
`रास्ता` means path/directions, which fits the context of asking for help to go somewhere.
Choose the correct verb form for 'I asked for directions'.
मैंने एक आदमी से रास्ता ___।
In the past tense with `ने`, the verb `पूछना` becomes `पूछा` to agree with the masculine noun `रास्ता`.
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Formality of 'रास्ता पूछना'
Asking a friend or a kid on the street.
रास्ता पूछ ले यार।
Standard way to ask a stranger.
रास्ता पूछना पड़ेगा।
Asking an official or in a polite request.
क्या मैं आपसे सही रास्ता पूछ सकता हूँ?
When to use 'रास्ता पूछना'
At a busy intersection
Asking a traffic cop.
Inside a large mall
Asking a security guard for the exit.
On a village road
Asking a farmer for the next town.
In a rickshaw
Asking the driver if he knows the way.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문While it literally means road or path, in this phrase it refers to the entire set of directions to get to a place.
Technically yes in poetry, but in daily life, it sounds like you're literally asking for a map. Use सलाह लेना (taking advice) for life choices.
Not at all! In India, it's very common and expected. Just use a polite tone like नमस्ते, एक मिनट....
रास्ता is the way/path, while पता is the specific address. You ask for रास्ता to reach a पता.
You would say मैं रास्ता पूछ रहा हूँ (masculine) or मैं रास्ता पूछ रही हूँ (feminine).
Yes, मार्ग (maarg) is more formal, but you wouldn't usually say मार्ग पूछना on the street; it sounds like a textbook.
You can say छोटा रास्ता पूछना (asking for a small/short path).
No, पूछना is for asking information. For asking for an object (like water), use माँगना (maangna).
रास्ता दिखाना means 'to show the way.' You ask (पूछना) so that they show (दिखाना) you the way.
Forgetting the से after the person you are asking. It should be किसी *से* रास्ता पूछना (ask directions *from* someone).
관련 표현
पता बताना (to give an address)
रास्ता भटकना (to lose one's way)
सीधे जाना (to go straight)
बाएँ मुड़ना (to turn left)
नक्शा देखना (to look at a map)
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