Significado
Stating one's intention to remain until a particular event.
Contexto cultural
In North India, 'intezaar' is the standard word. It is used in daily life, Bollywood songs, and poetry. While Hindi is not the primary language, the concept of waiting is expressed similarly in local languages, and 'intezaar' is widely understood. The usage is identical to North India, as Urdu and Hindi share this vocabulary. Hindi speakers abroad use this phrase to maintain a connection to their culture.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are the speaker. If you are female, use 'करूँगी'.
Don't over-promise
Only use this if you are actually going to wait!
Significado
Stating one's intention to remain until a particular event.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are the speaker. If you are female, use 'करूँगी'.
Don't over-promise
Only use this if you are actually going to wait!
Politeness
Adding 'जी' (ji) makes it much more polite in professional settings.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct future tense verb.
मैं यहाँ ________। (wait)
The future tense for 'I' (masculine) is 'करूँगा'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The other options add unnecessary particles or auxiliary verbs.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I will be late.' B: '________.'
This is the most polite and natural response.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosमैं यहाँ ________। (wait)
The future tense for 'I' (masculine) is 'करूँगा'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The other options add unnecessary particles or auxiliary verbs.
A: 'I will be late.' B: '________.'
This is the most polite and natural response.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, but add 'जी' to be polite: 'जी, मैं इंतज़ार करूँगा।'
No, 'stop' is 'रुकना'. 'इंतज़ार' is specifically for waiting.
It is part of the Persian loanword 'intezaar'.
Frases relacionadas
प्रतीक्षा करना
synonymTo wait (formal)
रुको
similarStop/Wait
देर होना
builds onTo be late
वापस आना
builds onTo come back
