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Baaki paise rakh lijiye in English: Keep the change (बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए)
Keep the change
Hindi (Devanagari)
बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए
Hindi (English letters)
baaki paise rakh lijiye
बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए (baaki paise rakh lijiye) can be expressed as “Keep the change” in English. Say this when you are paying cash and want the other person to keep the money they would return. It is not a request to exchange one banknote for smaller coins.
“baaki paise rakh lijiye” kehna ho, to English mein “Keep the change” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Paying an auto driver
Alright brother — keep the change.
ठीक है भाई, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
theek hai bhai, baaki paise rakh lijiye.
How to pronounce “Keep the change”
Say it in English
keep thuh chaynj
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Keep the change: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Keep the change | बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए baaki paise rakh lijiye Say this when you are paying cash and want the other person to keep the money they would return. It is not a request to exchange one banknote for smaller coins. | Say this when you are paying cash and want the other person to keep the money they would return. It is not a request to exchange one banknote for smaller coins. |
| Alright brother — keep the change. | ठीक है भाई, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए। theek hai bhai, baaki paise rakh lijiye. Paying an auto driver | Paying an auto driver |
| Here's a hundred — keep the change. | ये सौ रुपये, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए। ye sau rupaye, baaki paise rakh lijiye. Coffee counter | Coffee counter |
Use “Keep the change” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Keep the change” in English sentences
1. Paying an auto driver
Alright brother — keep the change.
ठीक है भाई, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
theek hai bhai, baaki paise rakh lijiye.
2. Coffee counter
Here's a hundred — keep the change.
ये सौ रुपये, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
ye sau rupaye, baaki paise rakh lijiye.
3. Delivery payment
No change needed — keep it.
चेंज नहीं चाहिए — बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
change nahi chahiye — baaki paise rakh lijiye.
Common mistakes with “Keep the change”
Instead of
Here's an hundred — keep the change.
Say this
Here's a hundred — keep the change.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
That are eighty rupees.
Say this
That's eighty rupees.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Settling an auto fare
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
That's eighty rupees.
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अस्सी रुपये हुए।
assi rupaye hue.
You
Here's a hundred — keep the change.
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ये सौ हैं — बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
ye sau hain — baaki paise rakh lijiye.
Partner
Thank you, sir.
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शुक्रिया साहब, धन्यवाद।
shukriya sahab, dhanyavaad.
You
No problem — keep the change.
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कोई बात नहीं — बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
koi baat nahi — baaki paise rakh lijiye.
Your turn: use “Keep the change”
Say this in English: ये सौ रुपये, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए। (ye sau rupaye, baaki paise rakh lijiye.)
Reveal sample answer
Here's a hundred — keep the change.
ये सौ रुपये, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए।
ye sau rupaye, baaki paise rakh lijiye.
Compare your word order with “Here's a hundred — keep the change.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Keep the change” in English
Baaki paise rakh lijiye ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए (baaki paise rakh lijiye) can be expressed as “Keep the change” in English. Say this when you are paying cash and want the other person to keep the money they would return. It is not a request to exchange one banknote for smaller coins.
What does “Keep the change” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Keep the change” means बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए (baaki paise rakh lijiye). The sentence “Alright brother — keep the change.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Keep the change” in a sentence?
Here's a hundred — keep the change. Hindi meaning: ये सौ रुपये, बाक़ी पैसे रख लीजिए। (ye sau rupaye, baaki paise rakh lijiye.). Use “Keep the change” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Keep the change”?
Say this when you are paying cash and want the other person to keep the money they would return. It is not a request to exchange one banknote for smaller coins.
