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Questions & Answers about विराम लीजिए।
What does विराम mean by itself?
विराम is a noun meaning pause, rest, break, or stop, depending on context.
In विराम लीजिए, it refers to a break/rest. So the sentence is literally something like take a break or please rest for a moment.
You may also see विराम in more formal contexts, such as:
- अल्पविराम = comma
- पूर्णविराम = full stop / period
So the core idea of विराम is a pause or stopping point.
What is लीजिए here?
लीजिए is a polite imperative form of लेना, which means to take.
So:
- लेना = to take
- लीजिए = please take
In this sentence:
- विराम = break/rest
- लीजिए = please take
Together: Please take a break.
This form is polite and commonly used when speaking respectfully or giving a courteous instruction.
Why does Hindi say take a break with लेना?