Significado
Asking someone to stay until you arrive.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, 'Mera intezar karein' is often followed by 'Insha'Allah' (God willing), acknowledging that arrival times are subject to divine and traffic-related will. In cities like Lucknow, the phrase might be replaced by the even more formal 'Zahmat farmaiye' (Please take the trouble to wait), reflecting the 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette) of the region. In modern tech hubs like Bangalore or Islamabad, this phrase is frequently used in Slack or WhatsApp messages, often abbreviated or mixed with English (e.g., 'Mera wait karein'). Waiting is a central theme in Urdu poetry. To ask someone to wait is to ask for a sign of affection. A famous saying is 'Intezar ka phal meetha hota hai' (The fruit of waiting is sweet).
The 'Zara' Trick
Add 'zara' (just/a bit) before 'intezar' to sound like a native. 'Mera zara intezar karein'.
The 'Z' Sound
Don't pronounce 'Intezar' with a 'J' sound (Intejar). This is a common mistake for beginners and sounds incorrect in Urdu.
Significado
Asking someone to stay until you arrive.
The 'Zara' Trick
Add 'zara' (just/a bit) before 'intezar' to sound like a native. 'Mera zara intezar karein'.
The 'Z' Sound
Don't pronounce 'Intezar' with a 'J' sound (Intejar). This is a common mistake for beginners and sounds incorrect in Urdu.
Patience is Key
When you ask someone to wait, it's polite to thank them later with 'Intezar ka shukriya' (Thanks for waiting).
Texting Shortcut
In Urdu texting (Roman Urdu), people often just write 'wait krna' or 'intezar krna'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct polite verb form.
میرا انتظار _______۔
The question asks for the polite form, which is 'karein'.
Which sentence is the correct way to say 'Wait for me' to a friend?
Choose the informal version:
'Karo' is the informal imperative used with friends.
Match the Urdu phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
Bahar means outside, Andar means inside, Yahan means here.
Complete the dialogue.
A: میں پانچ منٹ میں آ رہا ہوں۔ B: ٹھیک ہے، میں آپ کا _______ کروں گا۔
The context of 'coming in 5 minutes' implies 'waiting'.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosمیرا انتظار _______۔
The question asks for the polite form, which is 'karein'.
Choose the informal version:
'Karo' is the informal imperative used with friends.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Bahar means outside, Andar means inside, Yahan means here.
A: میں پانچ منٹ میں آ رہا ہوں۔ B: ٹھیک ہے، میں آپ کا _______ کروں گا۔
The context of 'coming in 5 minutes' implies 'waiting'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it sounds a bit stiff. Use 'Mera intezar karo' or 'Mera intezar karna' for friends.
The phrase remains the same: 'Mera intezar karein'. The verb 'karein' is already plural/polite.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for a professional email if you are informing someone of a slight delay.
'Intezar' is specifically 'waiting for someone/something'. 'Rukna' is just 'to stop'.
Because 'Intezar' is a noun. You are saying 'Do MY wait', not 'Wait ME'.
Say 'Mera intezar na karein'.
Yes! 'Barish ka intezar' (Waiting for rain).
No, the phrase stays the same whether a man or a woman is speaking.
Change 'Mera' to 'Hamara' (Hamara intezar karein).
Just 'Ek minute' (One minute) often implies 'wait for me' in casual settings.
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contrastHurry up
