B1 Expression Neutral

आधा घंटा लेट है।

aadha ghanta late hai.

It's half an hour late.

Practícalo

Significado

Stating that something is delayed by thirty minutes.

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Contexto cultural

In cities like Delhi or Mumbai, traffic is unpredictable. Using this phrase is a standard way to manage expectations. Trains in India are often delayed. Passengers frequently use this phrase to check status boards. In offices, being 'half an hour late' is significant. It is usually followed by a sincere apology.

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Be specific

If you are 45 minutes late, say 'पौना घंटा' (three-quarters of an hour) or '45 मिनट'.

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Politeness

Always add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) when using this phrase in a professional context.

Significado

Stating that something is delayed by thirty minutes.

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Be specific

If you are 45 minutes late, say 'पौना घंटा' (three-quarters of an hour) or '45 मिनट'.

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Politeness

Always add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) when using this phrase in a professional context.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

बस _____ घंटा लेट है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: आधा

The phrase is 'आधा घंटा' (half hour).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मैं आधा घंटा लेट हूँ।

Standard Hindi word order is Subject-Object-Verb.

Complete the dialogue.

Friend: 'कहाँ हो?' Me: 'ट्रैफिक है, _____'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मैं आधा घंटा लेट हूँ।

This is the appropriate response to being asked where you are when delayed.

Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.

Match: 'आधा घंटा लेट है'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: It is half an hour late

आधा = half, घंटा = hour, लेट = late.

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Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

बस _____ घंटा लेट है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: आधा

The phrase is 'आधा घंटा' (half hour).

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मैं आधा घंटा लेट हूँ।

Standard Hindi word order is Subject-Object-Verb.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Friend: 'कहाँ हो?' Me: 'ट्रैफिक है, _____'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मैं आधा घंटा लेट हूँ।

This is the appropriate response to being asked where you are when delayed.

Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: It is half an hour late

आधा = half, घंटा = hour, लेट = late.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

6 preguntas

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable for professional meetings.

It depends on the context, but it is generally considered significant.

Use 'पंद्रह मिनट लेट'.

It is neutral and widely used.

Yes, but it is less specific.

It is the standard Hindi word for hour.

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