बाहर
बाहर मत जाओ, बारिश हो रही है।
Don't go outside, it's raining.
Used to indicate a location or position outside a building, room, or enclosed space.
वह बाहर खड़ा है।
He is standing outside.
मेरा घर सड़क के बाहर है।
My house is outside the road.
Often used with verbs of motion (आना, जाना, निकलना) to indicate movement to or from an external location.
Beyond the limits or boundaries of a place.
गाँव के बाहर एक नदी है।
There is a river outside the village.
Can also imply 'away from' in a broader sense.
Used to indicate exclusion or removal from a group or activity.
उसको बाहर रखो।
Keep him out.
Common in commands or directives.
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Pro Tip
Position vs. Direction
'बाहर' can indicate both position (e.g., 'बाहर खड़ा है' = 'standing outside') and direction (e.g., 'बाहर जा रहा हूँ' = 'I'm going outside'). Pay attention to the verb used to determine the nuance.
Gold Rule
With Verbs of Motion
Use 'बाहर' with verbs like जाना (to go), निकलना (to come out), or आना (to come) to indicate movement to or from an external location.
Exclusion Context
In commands or directives, 'बाहर' can imply exclusion or removal (e.g., 'बाहर निकाल दो' = 'throw it out').
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'बाह्य' (bāhya, 'outer') via Prakrit forms. Related to the root 'बाहु' (bāhu, 'arm'), implying something extending outward.
Usage Notes
1. 'बाहर' is often used with postpositions like 'में' (in) or 'से' (from) to specify direction. 2. In commands, it can imply exclusion (e.g., 'बाहर निकलो!' = 'Get out!'). 3. Common in everyday speech but also used in formal contexts.