Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
एक डॉक्टर से जरूर मिलें।
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
ओह, मुझे आज क्लिनिक जाना चाहिए।
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
पक्का कर लो कि आप "gas" लेने के लिए रुकेंगे।
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
बिल्कुल, मेरे पास समय है।
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
और यह सुनिश्चित करें कि आप गैस लेने के लिए रुकें।
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
आप "my card" का उपयोग करके भर सकते हैं।
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
क्या मुझे रंगीन कपड़े और सफेद कपड़े अलग करने चाहिए?
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
सफेद, हल्के रंग के, गहरे रंग के, और तौलिये।
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
सबसे पहले मैं क्या करूँ?
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
क्या आप बर्तन धोने में मदद कर सकते हैं और उसके बाद खाने की मेज को तैयार कर सकते हैं?
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
शायद आप "wine" ला सकते हैं और सुनिश्चित करें कि आप "dinner table" तैयार करें?
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
अगर और कुछ चाहिए हो तो मुझे बताएं।
Thanks for helping out.
मदद करने के लिए धन्यवाद।
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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