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You use this phrase to tell a driver to turn around. You use it when you realize you left your keys. Just add the subject if you want to be specific. Mujhe peeche jaana hai means "I need to go back." Without the subject, it sounds like a general statement. It is very versatile for beginners.

Use it in an auto-rickshaw when the driver misses a turn. Use it while hiking if the trail looks dangerous. It is perfect for shopping when you want that first dress. Use it when walking with friends and you get lost. It works well in casual and semi-formal settings. It is a very practical, everyday expression.

Don't use it to mean "to regress" in life or career. That requires different, more complex verbs. Avoid using it in very formal business presentations about progress. It sounds a bit too literal for abstract concepts. Don't use it if you are telling someone else to move back. For that, use Peeche hato or Peeche jaiye. This phrase is specifically about the act of returning.

In India, directions can be a bit chaotic. You will hear this phrase often in busy markets. People are constantly moving back and forth to find shops. Rickshaw culture makes this phrase a daily necessity. It reflects the fluid nature of navigating Indian streets. It is a polite but firm way to change direction.

You might hear Wapas jaana hai quite often. Wapas means "return" and is slightly more common in cities. Peeche mudna hai means "need to turn back." If you are in a hurry, you might say Peeche chalo. For a very polite version, use Peeche jaana padega. All of these revolve around the same core idea.