The phrase “I promise not to + verb” is used to make a strong commitment that you will not do something. This construction helps assure others of your intentions to avoid certain actions.
“I promise not to” Usage Examples
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation | Context Type |
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1 | I promise not to tell. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि नहीं बताऊँगा/बताऊँगी। | Secret keeping |
2 | I promise not to be late. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि देर से नहीं आऊँगा/आऊँगी। | Punctuality promise |
3 | I promise not to interrupt. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि बीच में नहीं बोलूँगा/बोलूँगी। | Conversation respect |
4 | I promise not to forget. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि नहीं भूलूँगा/भूलूँगी। | Memory commitment |
5 | I promise not to cheat. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि धोखा नहीं दूँगा/दूँगी। | Honesty promise |
6 | I promise not to complain. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि शिकायत नहीं करूँगा/करूँगी। | Positive attitude |
7 | I promise not to waste time. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि समय बर्बाद नहीं करूँगा/करूँगी। | Productivity |
8 | I promise not to give up. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि हार नहीं मानूँगा/मानूँगी। | Determination |
9 | I promise not to judge. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि आलोचना नहीं करूँगा/करूँगी। | Open-mindedness |
10 | I promise not to disappoint you. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि तुम्हें निराश नहीं करूँगा/करूँगी। | Reliability |
Alternative Positive Promises (“I promise to”)
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation |
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1 | I promise to tell the truth. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि सच बताऊँगा/बताऊँगी। |
2 | I promise to be on time. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि समय पर आऊँगा/आऊँगी। |
3 | I promise to call you. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि फोन करूँगा/करूँगी। |
4 | I promise to help you. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि मदद करूँगा/करूँगी। |
5 | I promise to improve. | मैं वादा करता/करती हूँ कि सुधार करूँगा/करूँगी। |
Key Grammar Rules
- Structure:
- “Promise not to” + base verb form
- Correct: “I promise not to go”
- Incorrect: “I promise not going”
- Positive Form:
- “Promise to” + verb (for commitments to do something)
- Example: “I promise to come”
- Tense Consistency:
- Always present tense for the promise
- Future action implied
- Emphasis:
- Can add “I really promise…” for stronger commitment
- Example: “I really promise not to tell anyone”
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ “I promise to not tell”
✅ “I promise not to tell” (more natural word order)
❌ “I promising not to go”
✅ “I promise not to go” (simple present tense)
❌ “I promise I not telling”
✅ “I promise not to tell” (correct infinitive form)
Cultural Usage Notes
- In Western cultures, promises are taken seriously – don’t promise lightly
- In Indian culture, “वादा” (vaada) carries strong emotional weight
- Business contexts often use more formal language:
- “I assure you I won’t…”
- “You have my word that I won’t…”
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