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Requesting a short pause from work or an activity.
문화적 배경
In modern Indian offices, 'break' is used interchangeably with English. It is common to hear 'break lete hain' (let's take a break). Asking for a break from chores might be seen as lazy. Use this phrase carefully with elders. Students often use this phrase during group study sessions to signal a transition to leisure time.
Use 'थोड़ा'
Adding 'थोड़ा' (a little) makes the request sound much softer and more polite.
Be mindful of context
In professional settings, ensure you have finished your current task before asking for a break.
뜻
Requesting a short pause from work or an activity.
Use 'थोड़ा'
Adding 'थोड़ा' (a little) makes the request sound much softer and more polite.
Be mindful of context
In professional settings, ensure you have finished your current task before asking for a break.
셀프 테스트
Select the correct way to say 'I need a break'.
Which sentence is correct?
The dative construction 'मुझे... चाहिए' is the correct way to express need in Hindi.
Fill in the blank.
काम बहुत है, मुझे ______ ब्रेक चाहिए।
'थोड़ा' means 'a little', which fits perfectly with 'break'.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: 'क्या हम काम जारी रखें?' Person B: 'नहीं, ______.'
The context implies a refusal to continue, so requesting a break is the logical response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are in a meeting and feel tired. What do you say?
This is the most appropriate phrase for needing a pause in a meeting.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Which sentence is correct?
The dative construction 'मुझे... चाहिए' is the correct way to express need in Hindi.
काम बहुत है, मुझे ______ ब्रेक चाहिए।
'थोड़ा' means 'a little', which fits perfectly with 'break'.
Person A: 'क्या हम काम जारी रखें?' Person B: 'नहीं, ______.'
The context implies a refusal to continue, so requesting a break is the logical response.
You are in a meeting and feel tired. What do you say?
This is the most appropriate phrase for needing a pause in a meeting.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Yes, but it is better to say 'क्या मैं 5 मिनट का ब्रेक ले सकता हूँ?' (Can I take a 5-minute break?).
It is an English loanword, but it is considered standard Hindi in modern usage.
Use 'छुट्टी' (holiday/leave) instead of 'ब्रेक'.
관련 표현
आराम करना
synonymTo rest
थोड़ी देर रुकना
similarTo stop for a while
सांस लेना
builds onTo take a breath
