Bedeutung
To state the necessity of departing at the current moment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In North India, leaving immediately after finishing a meal is sometimes seen as slightly rude. It's better to wait 10-15 minutes and then use 'Mujhe ab nikalna hoga' to start the goodbye process. In modern tech hubs like Bangalore or Gurgaon, time is money. This phrase is used frequently to transition between back-to-back meetings without causing offense. Hosts will often insist you stay longer ('Arre, thodi der aur rukiye'). Using 'Mujhe ab nikalna hoga' with a specific reason (like traffic or an early morning) helps you leave without hurting their feelings. When sharing a ride or using a carpool, this phrase is used to tell others that you need to start moving to reach on time.
The 'Reason' Sandwich
Always sandwich this phrase between a compliment and a reason. 'The food was great (compliment), but I must leave now (phrase), because I have an early flight (reason).'
Gender Neutrality
Don't change 'hoga' to 'hogi' if you are female. The verb agrees with the act of leaving, which is masculine in Hindi grammar.
Bedeutung
To state the necessity of departing at the current moment.
The 'Reason' Sandwich
Always sandwich this phrase between a compliment and a reason. 'The food was great (compliment), but I must leave now (phrase), because I have an early flight (reason).'
Gender Neutrality
Don't change 'hoga' to 'hogi' if you are female. The verb agrees with the act of leaving, which is masculine in Hindi grammar.
The Softener
Adding 'शायद' (shayad - perhaps) at the beginning makes it even more polite: 'Shayad mujhe ab nikalna hoga.'
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct subject for the phrase: '____ अब निकलना होगा।'
Which pronoun completes the sentence correctly?
Necessity phrases in Hindi require the dative case 'Mujhe'.
Fill in the missing verb to say 'I must leave now'.
मुझे अब ______ होगा।
The infinitive form 'nikalna' is required before 'hoga'.
Complete the dialogue with the most polite exit.
दोस्त: एक और समोसा खाओ! आप: नहीं यार, पेट भर गया है। ________।
'मुझे अब निकलना होगा' is the most polite and natural way to decline further food and signal departure.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
1. मुझे अब निकलना होगा। 2. चलो, मैं कटता हूँ। 3. क्षमा करें, मुझे अब निकलना होगा।
The level of formality changes based on the vocabulary used (e.g., 'Kshama karein' for formal).
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4 AufgabenWhich pronoun completes the sentence correctly?
Necessity phrases in Hindi require the dative case 'Mujhe'.
मुझे अब ______ होगा।
The infinitive form 'nikalna' is required before 'hoga'.
दोस्त: एक और समोसा खाओ! आप: नहीं यार, पेट भर गया है। ________।
'मुझे अब निकलना होगा' is the most polite and natural way to decline further food and signal departure.
1. मुझे अब निकलना होगा। 2. चलो, मैं कटता हूँ। 3. क्षमा करें, मुझे अब निकलना होगा।
The level of formality changes based on the vocabulary used (e.g., 'Kshama karein' for formal).
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly appropriate for a professional setting. Adding 'Sir' or 'Ma'am' makes it even better.
In the context of leaving a place, 'nikalna' sounds more like 'heading out' and is generally more natural for departures.
Hindi uses dative subjects for feelings, needs, and obligations. It's like saying 'To me, leaving is necessary.'
Simply change 'Mujhe' to 'Hamein' (हमें). The rest of the phrase stays the same.
Constantly! It's the standard way characters exit a scene politely.
Yes, but it sounds more urgent or like you are being forced. Use 'hoga' for a softer touch.
Slightly. In Indian culture, it's always better to provide a small reason like 'it's late' or 'work tomorrow'.
Add 'hi' after nikalna: 'मुझे अब निकलना ही होगा।'
Yes, Hindi speakers across India use this phrase, though local languages have their own equivalents.
Absolutely. It's very common in WhatsApp chats when ending a conversation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
चलता हूँ
similarI'm going (masculine)
विदा लेता हूँ
formalI take my leave
देर हो रही है
builds onIt is getting late
निकल यहाँ से
contrastGet out of here!
