Lesson 5: Basic Commands and Directions

This lesson will help you give and understand commands and ask for directions—super useful for everyday communication and travel. Let’s begin!

A. Common Commands in Marwari

1. Beso (बेसो) – Sit

2. Ubho raho (उभो रहो) – Stand up

3. Aavo (आवो) – Come

4. Chalo (चलो) – Let’s go

5. Theho (ठेहो) – Stop

6. Sunjo (सूंजो) – Listen

7. Boljo (बोलजो) – Speak

8. Liyo (लियो) – Take

9. Aapno kaam karo. (आपणो काम करो.) – Do your work.

B. Asking for Directions

1. Bajar kitho hai? (बाजार किथो है?) – Where is the market?

2. Ghar su kitho jaave? (घर सूं किथो जावे?) – How do I get home?

3. Mandir kitho milega? (मंदिर किथो मिलेगा?) – Where will I find the temple?

4. Dhyan se jaavo. (ध्यान से जावो.) – Go carefully.

5. Sidha jaavo. (सीधा जावो.) – Go straight.

6. Dahine haath muṛo. (दाहिने हाथ मुड़ो.) – Turn right.

7. Baine haath muṛo. (बाएं हाथ मुड़ो.) – Turn left.

8. Kitni door hai? (कितनी दूर है?) – How far is it?

C. Phrases for Traveling

1. Bus stand kitho hai? (बस स्टैंड किथो है?) – Where is the bus stand?

2. Taxi bulavo. (टैक्सी बुलावो.) – Call a taxi.

3. Khaali hai ke? (खाली है के?) – Is it empty?

4. Kitna paisa lage? (कितना पैसा लगे?) – How much will it cost?

This concludes Lesson 5 🎉

Would you like to practice more or move on to Lesson 6: Food and Dining Conversations? 😊