Meaning
अंग्रेजी वाक्यांश "Don't tell me" का हिंदी में अर्थ है "मुझे मत बताओ"। हालांकि, इसका उपयोग केवल सीधे तौर पर कुछ न बताने के लिए नहीं होता है। यह वाक्यांश अक्सर तब प्रयोग होता है जब व्यक्ति किसी अप्रत्याशित या अविश्वसनीय जानकारी को सुनकर आश्चर्यचकित होता है।
उदाहरण के लिए, यदि कोई व्यक्ति किसी चौंकाने वाली खबर को सुनता है, तो वह "Don't tell me" कहकर अपनी प्रतिक्रिया व्यक्त कर सकता है। इसका मतलब है कि वह उस खबर पर विश्वास नहीं कर पा रहा है या उसे सुनकर आश्चर्यचकित है।
उदाहरण: यदि कोई व्यक्ति कहता है कि "तुम्हारी पसंदीदा टीम ने मैच हार गया", तो जवाब में "Don't tell me!" का प्रयोग यह दिखाने के लिए किया जा सकता है कि वह इस समाचार से आश्चर्यचकित और निराश है।
इस प्रकार, "Don't tell me" का उपयोग केवल सूचना को रोकने के लिए नहीं, बल्कि आश्चर्य या अविश्वास को व्यक्त करने के लिए भी किया जाता है।
Today's Sentences
- Don’t tell me you forgot.
- Don’t tell me it’s raining again.
- Don’t tell me they lost again.
- Don’t tell me I’m the last one.
- Don’t tell me that he already left.
- Writer's Note
01
Don’t tell me you forgot.
Situation 1
There’s a dress code for the party.
Dress code?
Don’t tell me you forgot.
I totally forgot.
What’s the dress code?
Dress code क्या है?
Situation 2
Did you pick up the dry-cleaning?
No, I didn’t.
Was I supposed to?
क्या मुझे करना चाहिए था?
Don’t tell me you forgot.
Sorry, I’ll go pick it up right now.
02
Don’t tell me it’s raining again.
Situation 1
Don’t tell me it’s raining again.
Grab an umbrella!
But I just bought new shoes.
Better wear your rain boots instead!
Situation 2
Don’t tell me it’s raining again!
Why?
I just watered the lawn.
You should have waited for the rain to do the watering.
03
Don’t tell me they lost again.
Situation 1
What’s the score?
5 to 4.
Don’t tell me they lost again.
They’ve lost 7 games in a row now.
Situation 2
Carter had his last soccer game of the season.
Don’t tell me they lost again.
Can you be a little more supportive?
Just saying.
04
Don’t tell me I’m the last one.
Situation 1
Have you seen this video?
Yes, it went viral a few months ago!
Don’t tell me I’m the last one to see it.
You just might be.
Situation 2
I’ve watched this movie so many times that I memorized the lines.
I haven’t seen it yet.
Don’t tell me I’m the last one!
कहीं मैं ही आखिरी तो नहीं हूँ!
It's such a good movie,
you have to see it.
आपको इसे जरूर देखना चाहिए।
Ok, I'll make plans this week.
05
Don’t tell me that he already left.
Situation 1
I need him to file a police report.
You do?
Don’t tell me that he already left.
I’ll give him a call.
Situation 2
I brought him a birthday gift.
You did?
Don’t tell me that he already left.
No, he just stepped out to get some more drinks.
Writer's Note
Since "Don't tell me" is used to express surprise, shock or disbelief. Sometimes it's great to use alternatives that will expand your vocabulary range and add variety to your conversations.
Here are some you can choose from:
- You're joking!
- No way!
- Are you serious?
- I can't believe it!
- You're kidding me!
- It can't be!
- You've got to be kidding!
Switching up common phrases for newer ones is a creative way to learn and practice your English skills. As your word bank grows, you can definitely see a gain in your reading, writing, and speaking skills.
