意味
Indicating that a task cannot be done at present.
文化的背景
In Pakistan, 'Abhi nahi' is often a 'soft no'. If you ask someone for a favor and they say 'Abhi nahi', they might be trying to avoid saying a direct 'No' to save face. In the polite 'Tehzeeb' of Lucknow or Delhi, 'Abhi nahi' is often replaced by 'پھر کبھی' (Phir kabhi - some other time) to be even more indirect and gracious. Using 'Abhi nahi' to a boss is risky. It's better to say 'I am working on it' (Main is par kaam kar رہا hoon). When visiting a home, you must say 'Abhi nahi' at least twice before finally accepting food. It's part of the social dance of modesty.
Softening the blow
Always add 'Ji' (جی) before 'Abhi nahi' to sound like a native speaker who respects their interlocutor.
Don't be too blunt
Saying 'Abhi nahi!' with a falling intonation can sound angry. Keep your voice light.
意味
Indicating that a task cannot be done at present.
Softening the blow
Always add 'Ji' (جی) before 'Abhi nahi' to sound like a native speaker who respects their interlocutor.
Don't be too blunt
Saying 'Abhi nahi!' with a falling intonation can sound angry. Keep your voice light.
The 'Tak' trick
If you are talking about a deadline, use 'Abhi tak nahi' to show you are aware of the time passing.
The Insha'Allah combo
Pairing 'Abhi nahi' with 'Insha'Allah' is the most common way to defer a request in Pakistan.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank to say 'Not yet'.
کیا آپ نے چائے پی لی؟ ___۔
'Abhi nahi' is the correct way to say 'Not yet' in response to a question about a completed action.
Which response is the most polite for a guest declining more food?
Host: 'تھوڑا سا اور لیں؟' (Have a bit more?)
Adding 'Shukriya' (Thank you) makes the refusal polite and culturally appropriate.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: کیا تم میرے ساتھ بازار چلو گے؟ B: ___، میں تھکا ہوا ہوں۔
The reason 'I am tired' implies a refusal, making 'Abhi nahi' the logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in the middle of a phone call and someone asks you a question.
You use 'Abhi nahi' to tell the person to wait until you finish your call.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Abhi vs. Kabhi
Common Modifiers
Polite
- • جی ابھی نہیں
- • ابھی نہیں شکریہ
Emphatic
- • بالکل ابھی نہیں
- • ابھی کے ابھی نہیں
Vague
- • شاید ابھی نہیں
- • ابھی نہیں، بعد میں
練習問題バンク
4 問題کیا آپ نے چائے پی لی؟ ___۔
'Abhi nahi' is the correct way to say 'Not yet' in response to a question about a completed action.
Host: 'تھوڑا سا اور لیں؟' (Have a bit more?)
Adding 'Shukriya' (Thank you) makes the refusal polite and culturally appropriate.
A: کیا تم میرے ساتھ بازار چلو گے؟ B: ___، میں تھکا ہوا ہوں۔
The reason 'I am tired' implies a refusal, making 'Abhi nahi' the logical choice.
You are in the middle of a phone call and someone asks you a question.
You use 'Abhi nahi' to tell the person to wait until you finish your call.
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よくある質問
12 問Not inherently, but tone matters. Use it with a smile or a polite 'Shukriya' to ensure it's taken well.
'Abhi nahi' means 'not now', while 'Abhi tak nahi' means 'not yet' (implying it was expected earlier).
Yes, but in formal emails, 'Fi al-haal nahi' or 'Fil waqt nahi' is more professional.
You can say 'Bilkul abhi nahi' or 'Abhi ke abhi nahi'.
Yes, very frequently! It's a classic romantic trope for 'playing hard to get'.
No, you wouldn't say 'He is abhi nahi'. You use it for actions or states.
The opposite is 'Abhi' (Now) or 'Abhi isi waqt' (Right this moment).
No, it remains exactly the same for everyone.
It's grammatically possible but sounds like 'No, now...' (starting a new thought) rather than 'Not now'.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi (अभी नहीं).
Say 'Abhi nahi, shayad baad mein'.
'Ji' is a mark of respect. It's like saying 'Sir/Ma'am, not now'.
関連フレーズ
ابھی تک نہیں
similarNot yet / Not until now
کبھی نہیں
contrastNever
بعد میں
builds onLater
فی الحال نہیں
specialized formNot for the time being
بس ابھی
similarJust now
ابھی کے ابھی
similarRight this second
