Bedeutung
A polite request for a brief pause or delay.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The use of 'zara' is a sign of 'Tehzeeb' (culture/etiquette). It shows you are well-spoken. In modern offices, 'zara rukiye' is often replaced by 'one minute' or 'just a second' due to English influence. This phrase is often used in romantic scenes where the hero stops the heroine from leaving. When getting off a crowded bus or train, shouting 'ज़रा रुकिए' is a signal to the driver and the crowd to give you space.
The Softener
Always use 'zara' before 'rukiye'. Just saying 'rukiye' can sound like a command from a police officer.
Body Language
When saying 'zara rukiye', a slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture (palm facing the person) adds to the politeness.
Bedeutung
A polite request for a brief pause or delay.
The Softener
Always use 'zara' before 'rukiye'. Just saying 'rukiye' can sound like a command from a police officer.
Body Language
When saying 'zara rukiye', a slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture (palm facing the person) adds to the politeness.
Teste dich selbst
You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase is most appropriate?
Teacher is walking away and you have a question.
'Rukiye' is the honorific form required for a teacher.
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
____ रुकिए, मैं अभी आया।
'Zara' is the standard adverb used to mean 'just' or 'a little' in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are on a formal business call and need to find a file.
This is the most professional and polite way to ask for a pause.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say Zara Rukiye
Work
- • Meetings
- • Phone calls
- • Asking for time
Street
- • Asking directions
- • Stopping someone
- • Public transport
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenTeacher is walking away and you have a question.
'Rukiye' is the honorific form required for a teacher.
____ रुकिए, मैं अभी आया।
'Zara' is the standard adverb used to mean 'just' or 'a little' in this context.
Situation: You are on a formal business call and need to find a file.
This is the most professional and polite way to ask for a pause.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenYes, it can be. With friends, use 'zara ruko' or just 'ek minute'.
It's called a 'nukta'. It shows the word comes from Persian or Arabic and should be pronounced with a 'z' sound.
Technically yes, but 'Ruko!' is more effective for safety.
Verwandte Redewendungen
थोड़ा इंतज़ार कीजिए
similarPlease wait a little.
एक मिनट
synonymOne minute.
ठहरिए
similarStay/Wait.
जाने दीजिए
contrastLet it go / Let me go.
