B1 Expression Neutral

थोड़ी देर के लिए।

Thodi der ke liye.

For a while.

Significado

Indicating a short duration of time.

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Contexto cultural

In North India, this phrase is often used to avoid saying 'no' directly. It softens the refusal. In professional settings, it is used to manage meeting times without being rigid.

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Use 'बस'

Add 'बस' before the phrase to sound more natural: 'बस थोड़ी देर के लिए'.

Significado

Indicating a short duration of time.

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Use 'बस'

Add 'बस' before the phrase to sound more natural: 'बस थोड़ी देर के लिए'.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

मैं _____ बाहर जा रहा हूँ।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: थोड़ी देर के लिए

The sentence needs a duration, and 'थोड़ी देर के लिए' fits perfectly.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मैं थोड़ी देर के लिए सोऊँगा।

The future tense is more appropriate for a planned short duration.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

मैं _____ बाहर जा रहा हूँ।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: थोड़ी देर के लिए

The sentence needs a duration, and 'थोड़ी देर के लिए' fits perfectly.

Which sentence is more natural? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मैं थोड़ी देर के लिए सोऊँगा।

The future tense is more appropriate for a planned short duration.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is specifically for short durations.

Frases relacionadas

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कुछ देर के लिए

synonym

For some time

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थोड़ी देर में

similar

In a little while

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