dikhao
Dikhao is a Hindi verb form that functions as an imperative command meaning “show” or “display.” It originates from the root verb “dikhana” (to show or to make visible), which is derived from the Sanskrit root “dīka.” In modern colloquial Hindi, the imperative form is commonly formed by adding the suffix “‑a” to the root stem, resulting in “dikha” in its base form and “dikhao” when used conjugated for the second person singular in informal contexts. The form “dikhao” is specifically used to address a friend, acquaintance, or someone in an informal setting, whereas the more formal imperative would be “dikhaiye” or “dikhaana.”
The usage of dikhao is widespread in everyday speech across North India, Pakistan, and among Hindi speakers
In Hindi grammar, imperative verbs like dikhao are distinct from the regular verb forms that include tense
The word is also used metaphorically to mean “prove” or “demonstrate,” especially in legal or academic contexts,