मत देखना
Don't watch
直訳: Don't (मत) watch/look (देखना)
Use `मत देखना` to tell friends to look away from spoilers, messes, or scary movie scenes.
15秒でわかる
- A direct command to avoid looking or watching.
- Best used with friends, siblings, or younger people.
- Commonly used for spoilers, scary scenes, or private messages.
意味
This is a direct way to tell someone to look away or avoid watching something. It is like saying 'Close your eyes' or 'Skip this scene' when things get scary or spoilers are coming.
主な例文
3 / 6Warning a friend about a spoiler
ये मैसेज मत देखना, इसमें स्पॉइलर है।
Don't watch/look at this message, it has a spoiler.
During a scary movie scene
अब मत देखना, बहुत डरावना है!
Don't watch now, it's very scary!
Hiding a surprise gift
अभी पीछे मत देखना।
Don't look behind you right now.
文化的背景
In India, this phrase is often used by protective parents during 'spicy' or violent scenes in Bollywood movies. It also carries a superstitious weight; sometimes people are told 'mat dekhna' to avoid the 'evil eye' (nazar) during specific rituals. It has become a popular meme phrase for avoiding cringe-worthy internet content.
The 'Mat' Power
In Hindi, 'mat' is the magic word for 'don't' in commands. Pair it with any infinitive verb (ending in -na) for an instant informal order!
Mind the Ending
Using 'dekhna' (the infinitive) as a command is very casual. To be slightly more polite but still informal, use 'mat dekho'.
15秒でわかる
- A direct command to avoid looking or watching.
- Best used with friends, siblings, or younger people.
- Commonly used for spoilers, scary scenes, or private messages.
What It Means
मत देखना is a simple command. It tells someone to avoid looking at something. It is direct and clear. You use it for physical objects or digital content. It is the Hindi equivalent of 'Don't look!'
How To Use It
Place the phrase at the end of your thought. It works as a standalone warning. You can add the object before it. For example, वो फिल्म मत देखना (Don't watch that film). It is short and punchy. It gets the point across instantly.
When To Use It
Use it when a scary movie scene starts. Use it if you are hiding a surprise gift. It is perfect for avoiding spoilers. Use it when your friend's room is a mess. It is great for protecting someone from something unpleasant. It works well in casual conversations.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this with elders or bosses. It is too direct for them. For formal settings, use मत देखिए instead. Avoid using it if you want to be polite. It can sound like a blunt order. Do not use it if you are just suggesting. It sounds like a firm rule.
Cultural Background
In Indian households, elders often say this to kids. It is used during 'scary' news or adult movie scenes. It reflects a protective nature in the culture. It is also common in playful teasing between friends. 'Don't look at my phone' is a classic use case.
Common Variations
देखना मत(Look not) - adds extra emphasis on the 'not'.बिलकुल मत देखना(Don't watch at all) - for serious warnings.मत देखो(Don't watch) - a slightly more standard imperative form.न देखना(Not to watch) - used more in written signs.
使い方のコツ
The phrase uses the infinitive `देखना` as a direct command. This is very common in spoken Hindi among peers but should be upgraded to `देखिये` (dekhiye) in professional or respectful settings.
The 'Mat' Power
In Hindi, 'mat' is the magic word for 'don't' in commands. Pair it with any infinitive verb (ending in -na) for an instant informal order!
Mind the Ending
Using 'dekhna' (the infinitive) as a command is very casual. To be slightly more polite but still informal, use 'mat dekho'.
Reverse Psychology
In India, telling a friend 'mat dekhna' often makes them want to look even more! It's a common way to tease someone about a crush walking by.
例文
6ये मैसेज मत देखना, इसमें स्पॉइलर है।
Don't watch/look at this message, it has a spoiler.
Uses 'mat dekhna' to protect a friend's experience.
अब मत देखना, बहुत डरावना है!
Don't watch now, it's very scary!
A quick, urgent command during an event.
अभी पीछे मत देखना।
Don't look behind you right now.
Creating suspense for a surprise.
वो वीडियो मत देखना, बहुत बोरिंग है।
Don't watch that video, it's very boring.
Giving a recommendation by telling what to avoid.
मेरा कमरा मत देखना, बहुत कचरा है।
Don't look at my room, it's a mess.
Self-deprecating humor between friends.
वहाँ मत देखना, अपना काम करो।
Don't look there, do your work.
A firm instruction to stay focused.
自分をテスト
You are watching a movie with a friend and a scary part comes up. What do you say?
डरो मत, बस आँखें बंद कर लो और ___।
The context of closing eyes and not being scared fits perfectly with 'don't watch'.
How do you tell someone not to look at a specific photo?
ये फोटो ___।
You 'watch' or 'look at' a photo, so 'mat dekhna' is the correct verb.
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Formality Scale of 'Don't Watch'
Used with close friends or younger siblings.
देखना मत!
Standard way to tell peers to look away.
मत देखना।
Polite version for elders or strangers.
मत देखिए।
When to say 'मत देखना'
Scary Movie
Horror scenes
Surprises
Hiding a gift
Spoilers
Ending of a show
Privacy
Phone messages
よくある質問
10 問It depends on who you say it to. Between friends, it is perfectly normal, but to a teacher or elder, it sounds quite blunt and disrespectful.
Both mean 'don't watch.' मत देखना is the infinitive used as a command (very casual), while मत देखो is the standard imperative form.
You would say मुझे मत देखना (Mujhe mat dekhna). It's a common phrase if you're feeling shy or doing something embarrassing.
Yes, Hindi uses the same verb देखना for both 'to watch' and 'to see.' Context tells you which one it is.
The phrase मत देखना stays the same for one or many people in casual speech. For formal plural, use मत देखिएगा (Mat dekhiyega).
You can just shout मत देख! (Mat dekh!) if it's an emergency, but that is very 'street' and can sound aggressive.
Absolutely. If a show is bad, you can say वो शो मत देखना (Don't watch that show).
You would add कभी (kabhi) to get कभी मत देखना (Kabhi mat dekhna).
Yes, if you don't want someone looking at a passerby, you can whisper उसे मत देखना (Don't look at him/her).
Learners often forget that मत (mat) is specifically for commands. Don't use it for 'I don't watch'—that would be नहीं (nahi).
関連フレーズ
मत सुनो
Don't listen
मत जाओ
Don't go
नज़र मत लगाओ
Don't cast an evil eye
दूर रहो
Stay away
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