Tum vs Aap

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Re: Tum vs Aap

@KKF

i’ve noticed a recent trend about the usage of ‘AAP’ with an incorrect form of verb.

aap khaao = incorrect
aap khaayeNge = correct

it’s very important in because at one hand you give all the respect in the world by using the word ‘AAP’ and immediately you kinda hit that person with a DanDa by using the incorrect form of the verb.

when it comes to Allah [God] the word ‘TU’ is often used to show closeness and love.

generally, “AAP” is used to elders and people who aren’t close to you while ‘Tum’ [intermediary] is used for friends and to people who are close to you…it shows 'closeness…the word ‘TU’ is often used as a derogatory word.

aap khaayeNge - respect
tum khaaoge = friendly
tu khaayegaa = derogatory

Aap se, tum huay, phir tu ka unvaan ho gae
Rafta rafta vo mairi, hastee ka saamaan ho gae

In this reference, tu indicates closeness or bai-takallufi.