आराम करके दम लीजिए।

करके is the conjunctive participle of करना. It often means having done X, after doing X, or simply do X and then....

So आराम करके दम लीजिए has the structure:

• आराम करके = after resting / by resting / rest and then...
• दम lीजिए = take a breath / catch your breath

A natural English sense is: Rest and catch your breath or Please take a moment to relax and breathe.

Yes, they are related, but they are not exactly the same.

• आराम = rest, comfort, relaxation
• दम = breath, life-force, energy; in this expression, it means breath

So:

• आराम करना = to rest, relax
• दम लेना = to take a breath, catch one’s breath, take a breather

Using both gives a fuller sense: take it easy and recover a little. It sounds natural and idiomatic, not unnecessarily repetitive.

दम लेना is an idiomatic expression meaning:

• to catch one’s breath
• to take a breather
• to pause and recover

Literally, दम can mean breath. In many contexts, it can also suggest strength, energy, or stamina. But in दम लीजिए, the idea is please take a breath / rest a bit.

लीजिए is a polite imperative form of लेना (to take).

So:

• लो = take (informal)
• लीजिए = please take (polite/respectful)

In दम लीजिए, Hindi uses take breath in the same way English says take a breath.

This makes the whole sentence sound polite and gentle, like something you might say to a guest, an older person, or someone who seems tired.

It is grammatically an imperative, but in tone it is usually a polite suggestion or courteous request, not a harsh command.

Because of लीजिए, it sounds like:

• Please rest a bit
• Please catch your breath
• Do take a moment to recover

So the tone is soft and respectful.

The structure is:

[Action 1] + करके + [main verb]

In this sentence:

• आराम = rest
• करके = having done / after doing
• दम लीजिए = take a breath

So the flow is:

After resting, take a breath or more naturally: Rest and catch your breath

This pattern is very common in Hindi:

• खाना खाकर सो जाइए = Eat and then go to sleep
• सोचकर बताइए = Think and tell me
• बैठकर बात कीजिए = Sit down and talk

Sometimes yes, depending on context, but that is a little less complete.

A more accurate feeling is:

• Please rest and catch your breath
• Take a breather
• Please relax for a moment

If someone has walked a long distance, seems tired, or has just finished doing something strenuous, दम लीजिए adds the idea of recovering physically.

Yes. They are the same in meaning.

You may see both spellings:

• आराम करके
• आराम कर के

Hindi writing often joins them together in everyday use, but separating them is also common and acceptable. Learners should recognize both.

Yes, but it means something slightly simpler.

• आराम कीजिए = Please rest / Please relax
• आराम करके दम लीजिए = Please rest and catch your breath

So आराम कीजिए is shorter and more general.
आराम करके दम लीजिए feels more vivid and caring, especially when someone is tired.

Yes. लीजिए marks polite, respectful speech.

This is appropriate for:

• guests
• elders
• strangers
• formal or courteous situations

Less polite versions would be:

• आराम करके दम लो = rest and catch your breath (informal singular)
• आराम करके दम ले = very casual / non-honorific

So लीजिए is the safest and most polite version for learners to use.

No. Nothing here changes for masculine or feminine.

लीजिए is polite imperative and does not show the gender of the person being addressed. So you can say आराम करके दम लीजिए to a man or a woman.

A simple pronunciation guide is:

ārām karke dam lījiye

Roughly:

• आराम = aa-raam
• करके = kar-ke
• दम = dum
• लीजिए = lee-jee-ye

A few notes:

• आ is a long aa
• दम sounds more like dum than English dam
• लीजिए has three clear parts: lee-jee-ye

Common situations include:

• when someone has arrived after a tiring journey
• when a guest comes in looking tired
• when someone has been working hard
• when someone is out of breath
• when offering a seat, water, or a pause

It often sounds warm and hospitable, like:

Please sit down, relax, and catch your breath.