Signification
Arriving late is better than not arriving.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, social events like weddings often start 2-3 hours later than the time on the invitation. Using this phrase is a standard way to greet latecomers without making them feel bad. In the 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' (syncretic culture) of North India, this phrase is used by both Hindus and Muslims as a sign of shared linguistic heritage and politeness. While modern offices value punctuality, this phrase is still used in emails when a long-awaited report or approval finally arrives. Some spiritual teachers use this phrase to describe a person who finds the spiritual path late in life, emphasizing that the 'arrival' at truth is what matters most.
Use it to be polite
If you are the one who is late, say this with a smile to show you are happy to finally be there. It makes you look humble.
Avoid in emergencies
Never use this in medical or urgent safety situations. It will sound very rude.
Signification
Arriving late is better than not arriving.
Use it to be polite
If you are the one who is late, say this with a smile to show you are happy to finally be there. It makes you look humble.
Avoid in emergencies
Never use this in medical or urgent safety situations. It will sound very rude.
The Persian Touch
Using the Persian version 'Der ayad durust ayad' in a speech will make you sound very sophisticated and well-read.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
دیر آئے _______ آئے
The standard proverb is 'Der aye durust aye'.
In which situation is it appropriate to say 'Der aye durust aye'?
A friend finally finishes their university degree after 10 years.
This is a classic 'better late than never' scenario for an achievement.
Choose the best response for the dialogue.
احمد: معاف کیجیے گا، میں آپ کی کتاب لانا بھول گیا تھا، یہ لیجیے۔ سارہ: ________
Sarah is accepting the late return of her book politely.
Which of these is the original Persian form of the proverb?
Select the Persian variation:
The Persian version uses 'ayad' instead of 'aye'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Time vs. Quality
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesدیر آئے _______ آئے
The standard proverb is 'Der aye durust aye'.
A friend finally finishes their university degree after 10 years.
This is a classic 'better late than never' scenario for an achievement.
احمد: معاف کیجیے گا، میں آپ کی کتاب لانا بھول گیا تھا، یہ لیجیے۔ سارہ: ________
Sarah is accepting the late return of her book politely.
Select the Persian variation:
The Persian version uses 'ayad' instead of 'aye'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in many professional settings.
Yes, but it's usually used for more significant delays (30+ minutes) or long-term achievements.
It means 'right' or 'correct,' but in this context, it implies that the arrival was successful and positive.
Yes, it's very common to use it for public transport or delayed flights.
Not really, but sometimes people just say 'Chalo, durust aye' in very casual settings.
There isn't a direct 'proverb' opposite, but 'waqt ki pabandi' (punctuality) is the opposite concept.
Absolutely! It's the perfect way to apologize for a late 'Happy Birthday'.
It's a poetic/subjunctive form that has been preserved in the proverb's structure.
Yes, frequently! It's a very common line in Hindi/Urdu cinema.
Yes, it's great for 'Aha!' moments that took a long time.
Expressions liées
صبح کا بھولا اگر شام کو گھر آ جائے تو اسے بھولا نہیں کہتے
similarIf the lost one returns by evening, they aren't lost.
اب پچھتائے کیا ہوت جب چڑیاں چگ گئیں کھیت
contrastWhy regret now when the birds have eaten the crop?
وقت کی پابندی
contrastPunctuality
بہتر
builds onBetter
