Signification
Indicating that a lot of time has passed, often beyond an expected point.
Contexte culturel
Used frequently in family settings to signal the end of the day. Used in professional emails to politely decline late submissions. Often linked to the sun's position.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'देर' is feminine. Use 'चुकी' not 'चुका'.
Add 'अब'
Adding 'अब' (now) makes the phrase sound more natural in conversation.
Signification
Indicating that a lot of time has passed, often beyond an expected point.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'देर' is feminine. Use 'चुकी' not 'चुका'.
Add 'अब'
Adding 'अब' (now) makes the phrase sound more natural in conversation.
Politeness
If you are using this to cancel plans, add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) first.
Teste-toi
Select the correct gender agreement.
बहुत देर हो ____ है।
देर is feminine.
Complete the sentence.
ट्रेन चली गई, अब ____ देर हो चुकी है।
The phrase is 'बहुत देर'.
Respond to: 'Can we still go?'
क्या हम अभी जा सकते हैं?
This is the correct refusal.
Match the meaning.
बहुत देर हो चुकी है
Direct translation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesबहुत देर हो ____ है।
देर is feminine.
ट्रेन चली गई, अब ____ देर हो चुकी है।
The phrase is 'बहुत देर'.
क्या हम अभी जा सकते हैं?
This is the correct refusal.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsNo, it refers to the situation, not the person.
It can be, depending on your tone.
Because 'देर' is a feminine noun.
No, that is grammatically incorrect.
Yes, in reports or formal letters.
Add 'शायद' (maybe) or 'क्षमा करें' (sorry).
Expressions liées
देर आए दुरुस्त आए
contrastBetter late than never
देर हो रही है
similarIt is getting late
समय निकल गया
synonymTime has passed
