Hindi

Particle

मत • ‎(mat) ‎(Urdu spelling مت)

1. not, do not; prohibitive participle

   मत बैठो!‎

   mat baiṭho!

   Don't sit!

Usage notes

To convey greater urgency, use न ‎(na). नहीं ‎(nahī̃) has a more relaxed and formal tone.

Synonyms

• न ‎(na)
• नहीं ‎(nahī̃)