B1 Expression Neutral

बहुत जल्दी

bahut jaldi

Very early

Significado

To indicate that something is happening much sooner than expected or usual.

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Contexto cultural

In many North Indian households, waking up 'bahut jaldi' (the 'Brahma Muhurta') is considered a sign of discipline and spirituality. In the tech hubs of Bangalore and Gurgaon, 'bahut jaldi' is the expected pace for startups, often referred to as 'sprint' culture. Ironically, while guests are told the wedding starts 'jaldi', most people arrive 'der se' (late), knowing the actual rituals take time. Street vendors (thela-walas) pride themselves on serving 'bahut jaldi' to keep up with the rush of commuters.

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The 'Surprise' Factor

Use 'Bahut jaldi' with a rising intonation to express surprise at someone's speed.

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Avoid Redundancy

Don't say 'Bahut jaldi se' unless you really want to emphasize the extreme speed of the process.

Significado

To indicate that something is happening much sooner than expected or usual.

💡

The 'Surprise' Factor

Use 'Bahut jaldi' with a rising intonation to express surprise at someone's speed.

⚠️

Avoid Redundancy

Don't say 'Bahut jaldi se' unless you really want to emphasize the extreme speed of the process.

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Hinglish Usage

In casual chats, you can just say 'Too jaldi' if you're speaking with urban Indians; they will understand perfectly!

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful! If you say 'Bahut jaldi aa gaye' to someone who is late, it is 100% sarcasm.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to say 'The bus came very early'.

बस _______ आ गई।

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

'Bahut jaldi' is the correct phrase for 'very early'.

Which sentence means 'You speak very fast'?

Choose the correct Hindi translation:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: तुम बहुत जल्दी बोलते हो।

'Bahut jaldi bolna' refers to the speed of speaking.

Complete the dialogue between two friends.

Amit: 'क्या तुम तैयार हो?' Rahul: 'नहीं, तुम _______ आ गए!'

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

Rahul is saying Amit arrived 'too early' because he isn't ready.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Situation: A student finishes a 3-hour exam in 1 hour.

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

Finishing a long task in a short time is described as 'bahut jaldi'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Jaldi vs. Der Se

बहुत जल्दी
5:00 AM Very Early
बहुत देर से
11:00 PM Very Late

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to say 'The bus came very early'. Fill Blank A1

बस _______ आ गई।

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

'Bahut jaldi' is the correct phrase for 'very early'.

Which sentence means 'You speak very fast'? Choose A2

Choose the correct Hindi translation:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: तुम बहुत जल्दी बोलते हो।

'Bahut jaldi bolna' refers to the speed of speaking.

Complete the dialogue between two friends. dialogue_completion B1

Amit: 'क्या तुम तैयार हो?' Rahul: 'नहीं, तुम _______ आ गए!'

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

Rahul is saying Amit arrived 'too early' because he isn't ready.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

Situation: A student finishes a 3-hour exam in 1 hour.

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

Finishing a long task in a short time is described as 'bahut jaldi'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

12 preguntas

No, it can also mean 'very fast' or 'very soon' depending on the verb it follows.

Yes, to describe their speed or arrival time, e.g., 'Woh bahut jaldi aata hai'.

It is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a business meeting to a chat with a friend.

'Jaldi' means early/fast, and 'Bahut' is the intensifier 'very'.

You can use 'Bahut jaldi' or 'Zyaada jaldi'.

No, use 'Chhoti' (small/short) for physical length or duration of objects.

'Jaldi-jaldi' implies a repetitive or frantic action, like 'hurry-hurry'.

Example: 'Kya aap bahut jaldi mein hain?' (Are you in a great hurry?)

The opposite is 'Bahut der se' (Very late).

Yes, e.g., 'Sardi bahut jaldi aa gayi' (Winter came very early).

Yes, frequently! It's a very common phrase in romantic and fast-paced songs.

No, 'Bahut jaldi' is an adverb and remains the same regardless of gender.

Frases relacionadas

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जल्दी से

similar

Quickly/With haste

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फटाफट

synonym

Instantly/Quickly

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तुरंत

similar

Immediately

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शीघ्र

specialized form

Promptly

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देर से

contrast

Late

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