Signification
Asking someone to wait briefly.
Contexte culturel
In the diamond or textile markets, 'Ek minit' is often literal. Time is money, and a minute's delay can change a deal. In villages, 'Ek minit' is much more relaxed. It can mean 'I'll be there after I finish my tea,' which could be 10 minutes. Younger Gujaratis often use the English 'Wait' or 'Hold on', but 'Ek minit' remains the default for emotional or urgent interruptions. In the UK or USA, Gujarati immigrants often say 'One minute' in English but with a Gujarati intonation, maintaining the cultural 'buffer' function.
The Hand Gesture
Always pair 'Ek minit' with a raised palm or index finger for maximum clarity.
Don't Overuse
Saying it 5 times in a row makes you sound disorganized.
Signification
Asking someone to wait briefly.
The Hand Gesture
Always pair 'Ek minit' with a raised palm or index finger for maximum clarity.
Don't Overuse
Saying it 5 times in a row makes you sound disorganized.
Softening the Blow
Add 'હોં' (hon) at the end to make it sound friendlier: 'Ek minit hon!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to ask someone to wait politely.
____ મિનિટ, હું હમણાં જ આવ્યો.
'એક મિનિટ' is the standard expression for 'Wait a moment'.
Match the situation to the best use of 'એક મિનિટ'.
You are paying for groceries and need to find your wallet.
It tells the cashier you are still there but need a second.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે ક્યાં છો? B: ____ મિનિટ, હું રસ્તામાં છું.
B is asking A to wait a moment as they are on the way.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Ek Minit'
Communication
- • Phone calls
- • Texting
- • Interrupting
Daily Tasks
- • Finding keys
- • Opening doors
- • Paying bills
Banque d exercices
3 exercices____ મિનિટ, હું હમણાં જ આવ્યો.
'એક મિનિટ' is the standard expression for 'Wait a moment'.
You are paying for groceries and need to find your wallet.
It tells the cashier you are still there but need a second.
A: તમે ક્યાં છો? B: ____ મિનિટ, હું રસ્તામાં છું.
B is asking A to wait a moment as they are on the way.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's not rude if your tone is polite and you add 'Sir' or 'Ma'am'.
Rarely. It usually means anywhere from 10 seconds to 3 minutes.
Yes, in very casual settings, 'Minit!' is common.
'Krupa karine thobho' is the formal version.
Expressions liées
જરા થોભો
synonymWait a bit
એક સેકન્ડ
similarOne second
થોડી વાર
similarA little while
જલ્દી કર
contrastHurry up
