معنی
Asking someone to wait briefly
زمینه فرهنگی
In business, 'Ek minit thobho' is often used as a polite way to stall for time during negotiations. It is not seen as indecisive, but rather as being careful and thorough. Interrupting an elder with this phrase is okay if you use a soft tone and perhaps add 'Kaka' (Uncle) or 'Masi' (Aunt) at the end. In villages, you might hear 'Ubha raho' more often than 'Ek minit thobho', as life is less dictated by the 'minute' and more by physical presence. When a guest is leaving, a host might say 'Ek minit thobho' to bring a small gift or 'Mukhwas' (mouth freshener), showing they don't want the guest to leave just yet.
The 'Jara' Magic
Always add 'Jara' (જરા) before the phrase to sound 10x more polite. 'Jara ek minit thobho' is the gold standard.
Don't be too literal
If you say 'Ek minit' and take 10 minutes, people will get annoyed. Use 'Thodi vaar' for longer waits.
معنی
Asking someone to wait briefly
The 'Jara' Magic
Always add 'Jara' (જરા) before the phrase to sound 10x more polite. 'Jara ek minit thobho' is the gold standard.
Don't be too literal
If you say 'Ek minit' and take 10 minutes, people will get annoyed. Use 'Thodi vaar' for longer waits.
Hand Gestures
In Gujarat, raising your palm slightly while saying this phrase is a common and polite non-verbal cue.
خودت رو بسنج
Which phrase is the most polite to use with your boss?
Boss: 'Can you send the report?' You: '____, I am checking it.'
The 'o' ending in 'Thobho' makes it the respectful and polite choice for a professional setting.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
એક ____ થોભો, હું ચાવી શોધું છું.
'Minit' (minute) is the standard unit of time used in this common expression.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
1. 'Jara thobho' | 2. 'Ek second' | 3. 'Ubha raho'
'Jara' adds politeness, 'Second' implies speed, and 'Ubha raho' is for physical movement.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'તમે ક્યાં છો?' B: 'હું બસ સ્ટેન્ડ પર છું. ____, બસ આવી ગઈ!'
B needs to pause the conversation because the bus has arrived.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Levels
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاBoss: 'Can you send the report?' You: '____, I am checking it.'
The 'o' ending in 'Thobho' makes it the respectful and polite choice for a professional setting.
એક ____ થોભો, હું ચાવી શોધું છું.
'Minit' (minute) is the standard unit of time used in this common expression.
1. 'Jara thobho' | 2. 'Ek second' | 3. 'Ubha raho'
'Jara' adds politeness, 'Second' implies speed, and 'Ubha raho' is for physical movement.
A: 'તમે ક્યાં છો?' B: 'હું બસ સ્ટેન્ડ પર છું. ____, બસ આવી ગઈ!'
B needs to pause the conversation because the bus has arrived.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral to formal. For very informal use with friends, you can say 'Ek minit thobh'.
Yes, many urban Gujaratis use the English word 'wait', but 'thobho' sounds much more native and respectful.
'Thobho' means 'Stop/Wait', while 'Raho' means 'Stay/Remain'. They are often interchangeable in this context.
Simply replace 'minit' with 'second': 'Ek second thobho'.
No, as long as you use the 'o' ending (Thobho) and a polite tone.
'Ubha raho' literally means 'stay standing' and is used when someone is physically moving away from you.
It's better to use 'Krupa karine pratiksha karsho' (Please wait) in formal emails.
In this idiom, 'Ek' just means 'a' or 'short'. It's not a strict mathematical count.
Say 'Thodi vaar raah juo' (Wait for a little while).
It is an English loanword that is now fully integrated into the Gujarati language.
عبارات مرتبط
થોડી વાર રહો
similarWait for a little while
રાહ જુઓ
synonymWait (literally: look at the path)
જલ્દી કરો
contrastHurry up
શાંતિ રાખો
builds onKeep peace / Be patient
