Bedeutung
For a short period of time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Chai Break' is a sacred institution. If someone says 'थोड़ी देर के लिए चाय पे चलते हैं,' it's often an invitation for gossip or networking, not just tea. In offices, 'थोड़ी देर के लिए मिलना' (meeting for a bit) is a common way to bypass formal calendar invites for quick sync-ups. During the long ceremonies, guests often say they are stepping out 'थोड़ी देर के लिए' to escape the noise or heat, even if they intend to stay away for a long time. The phrase is a staple in romantic songs, often used to plead with a lover to stay just a little longer.
Softening Requests
Always use this phrase when asking for a favor. It makes the other person feel like you won't take much of their time.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'Thoda der'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner. Always 'Thodi'.
Bedeutung
For a short period of time.
Softening Requests
Always use this phrase when asking for a favor. It makes the other person feel like you won't take much of their time.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'Thoda der'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner. Always 'Thodi'.
The 'Bas' Trick
Add 'Bas' (just) at the beginning to sound more like a native: 'Bas thodi der ke liye'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
क्या मैं ________ आपका लैपटॉप इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ? (for a short while)
'थोड़ी' is the correct feminine form and 'के लिए' is the correct postposition for duration.
Choose the sentence that means 'I will come in a little while.'
Which one is correct?
'में' (mein) means 'in', which is used for the time when an action will start.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: क्या आप अभी व्यस्त हैं? B: हाँ, क्या आप ________ इंतज़ार कर सकते हैं?
In a social context, asking someone to wait 'for a short while' is the most natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to take a 10-minute nap.
A 10-minute nap is a 'short while' (thodi der).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenक्या मैं ________ आपका लैपटॉप इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ? (for a short while)
'थोड़ी' is the correct feminine form and 'के लिए' is the correct postposition for duration.
Which one is correct?
'में' (mein) means 'in', which is used for the time when an action will start.
A: क्या आप अभी व्यस्त हैं? B: हाँ, क्या आप ________ इंतज़ार कर सकते हैं?
In a social context, asking someone to wait 'for a short while' is the most natural response.
You want to take a 10-minute nap.
A 10-minute nap is a 'short while' (thodi der).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt's subjective, but usually implies 5 to 30 minutes. It's never used for hours or days.
Yes, but 'कुछ समय के लिए' (kuch samay ke liye) is slightly more professional.
Yes, in the sense of 'time' or 'delay', it is always a feminine noun.
'Ek pal' is literally one second/moment. 'Thodi der' is a bit longer.
It's grammatically correct but sounds very old-fashioned or poetic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
थोड़ी देर में
similarIn a little while
कुछ समय के लिए
synonymFor some time
हमेशा के लिए
contrastForever
ज़रा सी देर के लिए
specialized formFor a tiny bit of time
