Signification
Noting that the time has passed the expected limit.
Contexte culturel
In rural Bangladesh, time is often measured by prayer times (Fajr, Zohr, etc.). Saying 'Onek deri hoye geche' might mean you missed the congregational prayer. In Kolkata, punctuality is highly valued in professional circles, but 'Onek deri' is a common excuse for the city's notorious traffic jams. Bengali students often use this phrase during exam seasons to express they haven't studied enough and the exam is tomorrow. Bengali weddings are famous for running late. If a guest says 'Onek deri hoye geche', they usually mean they are leaving because it's past midnight, even if the ceremony hasn't finished.
Use with 'Ekhon'
Adding 'Ekhon' (Now) at the start makes you sound much more natural when expressing regret.
Don't use for people
To say 'He is late', say 'Tar deri hoyeche'. 'Onek deri hoye geche' usually refers to the situation or time itself.
Signification
Noting that the time has passed the expected limit.
Use with 'Ekhon'
Adding 'Ekhon' (Now) at the start makes you sound much more natural when expressing regret.
Don't use for people
To say 'He is late', say 'Tar deri hoyeche'. 'Onek deri hoye geche' usually refers to the situation or time itself.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'It's too late'.
এখন আর গিয়ে লাভ নেই, অনেক ____ হয়ে গেছে।
'Deri' is the word for late/delay.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'অনেক দেরি হয়ে গেছে'?
Situation: You arrive at the cinema and the movie finished 10 minutes ago.
The phrase is perfect for a situation where the event is over.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: রাত একটা বাজে! ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, ____।
The son is agreeing that it is currently late.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say it
Situations
- • Missed Bus
- • Late Night
- • Missed Deadline
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesএখন আর গিয়ে লাভ নেই, অনেক ____ হয়ে গেছে।
'Deri' is the word for late/delay.
Situation: You arrive at the cinema and the movie finished 10 minutes ago.
The phrase is perfect for a situation where the event is over.
মা: রাত একটা বাজে! ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, ____।
The son is agreeing that it is currently late.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt's better to say 'She is late' (Tar deri hoyeche). This phrase is for the time/situation.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or your boss.
Expressions liées
দেরি করো না
contrastDon't be late
সময় শেষ
similarTime is up
বড্ড দেরি
synonymVery late
একটু দেরি
specialized formA little late
