B1 Expression رسمی

ज़रा रुकिए।

zara rukiye.

Please wait a bit.

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معنی

A polite request for a brief pause or delay.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The use of 'zara' is a sign of 'Tehzeeb' (culture/etiquette). It shows you are well-spoken. In modern offices, 'zara rukiye' is often replaced by 'one minute' or 'just a second' due to English influence. This phrase is often used in romantic scenes where the hero stops the heroine from leaving. When getting off a crowded bus or train, shouting 'ज़रा रुकिए' is a signal to the driver and the crowd to give you space.

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The Softener

Always use 'zara' before 'rukiye'. Just saying 'rukiye' can sound like a command from a police officer.

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Body Language

When saying 'zara rukiye', a slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture (palm facing the person) adds to the politeness.

معنی

A polite request for a brief pause or delay.

🎯

The Softener

Always use 'zara' before 'rukiye'. Just saying 'rukiye' can sound like a command from a police officer.

💬

Body Language

When saying 'zara rukiye', a slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture (palm facing the person) adds to the politeness.

خودت رو بسنج

You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase is most appropriate?

Teacher is walking away and you have a question.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ज़रा रुकिए

'Rukiye' is the honorific form required for a teacher.

Complete the sentence with the correct word.

____ रुकिए, मैं अभी आया।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ज़रा

'Zara' is the standard adverb used to mean 'just' or 'a little' in this context.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You are on a formal business call and need to find a file.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ज़रा रुकिए, मैं फाइल देखता हूँ।

This is the most professional and polite way to ask for a pause.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to say Zara Rukiye

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Work

  • • Meetings
  • • Phone calls
  • • Asking for time
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Street

  • • Asking directions
  • • Stopping someone
  • • Public transport

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase is most appropriate? Choose A1

Teacher is walking away and you have a question.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ज़रा रुकिए

'Rukiye' is the honorific form required for a teacher.

Complete the sentence with the correct word. جای خالی A2

____ रुकिए, मैं अभी आया।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ज़रा

'Zara' is the standard adverb used to mean 'just' or 'a little' in this context.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are on a formal business call and need to find a file.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ज़रा रुकिए, मैं फाइल देखता हूँ।

This is the most professional and polite way to ask for a pause.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

3 سوال

Yes, it can be. With friends, use 'zara ruko' or just 'ek minute'.

It's called a 'nukta'. It shows the word comes from Persian or Arabic and should be pronounced with a 'z' sound.

Technically yes, but 'Ruko!' is more effective for safety.

عبارات مرتبط

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थोड़ा इंतज़ार कीजिए

similar

Please wait a little.

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एक मिनट

synonym

One minute.

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ठहरिए

similar

Stay/Wait.

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जाने दीजिए

contrast

Let it go / Let me go.

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