यहाँ रोको

You usually say this when you are approaching your destination. Use it about 10 meters before you actually want to stop. Indian traffic moves fast, so give your driver a second to react. You can add bhaiya (brother) at the beginning to be more polite. For example, Bhaiya, yahan roko sounds much friendlier. It is like asking a favor rather than giving a command.

Use this when you are in a moving vehicle. It works perfectly for auto-rickshaws, taxis, or when a friend is driving you. You can also use it while walking if you want someone to stop at a specific shop. It is great for pointing out a landmark you just spotted. "Wait, stop here! I see a samosa stand!"

Do not use roko with elders or your boss. The word roko is the tum (informal) version of the command. It can sound a bit blunt or even rude in a formal setting. For a more respectful tone, use rokiye instead. Also, do not use it to mean "stop doing that." For stopping an action, other words like bas or rehno do work better.

In India, public transport is a chaotic dance. Drivers often wait for the passenger to shout out their stop. There are rarely fixed bus stops for smaller vehicles. This phrase is part of the "street symphony" of any Indian city. It represents the flexibility of Indian travel where you can stop almost anywhere. It is a small power move for any commuter.

If you want to be extra polite, say Yahan rokiye. If you are in a big hurry, you might hear people say Roko, roko! quickly. To be very specific, you can say Yahan side mein roko (Stop here on the side). This tells the driver to pull over safely rather than stopping in the middle of the road. Adding bas (enough/stop) before it also works well: Bas, yahan roko.