मत इंतज़ार करो

Place it at the end of your sentence. You can use it by itself for a quick text. If you want to be specific, add the reason first. For example, say you are stuck at work. Just tell your friend to go ahead. It works perfectly in spoken Hindi. It is very natural and flows easily. You don't need complex grammar to make this work. Just drop it into the conversation.

Use it when you are running late for a movie. Use it if you are busy with a long phone call. It is great for group chats when everyone is hungry. If you are finishing a task at the office, tell your colleagues this. It shows you are being thoughtful of their time. It prevents that awkward 'standing around' phase. It is a very polite way to be practical.

Avoid using this with your boss or elders. The word karo is a bit casual for them. For elders, you should use mat kijiye instead. Don't use it if you actually want someone to wait! It sounds very final and decisive. If you are only five minutes away, maybe don't use it. It might make the other person feel like you are canceling. Use it only when the delay is significant.

In India, waiting is almost a social art form. People often wait out of politeness even if they are starving. Telling someone mat intezar karo is a sign of modern efficiency. It breaks the cycle of 'forced politeness.' It shows you value the other person's schedule over tradition. It is a very 'city life' expression. It reflects the fast-paced nature of modern Indian metros.

You can change the ending based on who you talk to. For close friends, mat kar is the shorter, punchier version. For a group or a polite setting, use mat kijiye. You can also say mera intezar mat karo to mean 'don't wait for me.' If you want to sound more urgent, add bilkul (at all). So, bilkul intezar mat karo means 'really, don't wait at all!'