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A polite request for someone to speed up or act quickly.
문화적 배경
In cities like Delhi and Lucknow, the use of 'zara' is very common due to the Urdu influence. It is seen as a sign of 'Tehzeeb' (culture/etiquette). In modern offices in Bangalore or Mumbai, this phrase is used to manage 'deadline pressure' without creating a hostile work environment. You will often hear this at crowded stations. People use it to navigate through crowds or ask vendors for quick service before the train leaves. On apps like WhatsApp, 'zara jaldi kijiye' is often shortened or used with emojis to maintain a friendly tone with delivery staff.
The Power of 'Zara'
Always include 'zara'. It's the magic word that turns a demand into a polite request.
Watch the Tone
Even with polite words, a sharp or angry tone can make this sound rude. Keep your voice calm.
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A polite request for someone to speed up or act quickly.
The Power of 'Zara'
Always include 'zara'. It's the magic word that turns a demand into a polite request.
Watch the Tone
Even with polite words, a sharp or angry tone can make this sound rude. Keep your voice calm.
Add 'Bhaiya' or 'Sir'
Adding a title like 'Bhaiya' (for drivers/waiters) or 'Sir/Ma'am' (for office) makes it 100% foolproof.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to make the request polite.
भाई साहब, ज़रा जल्दी _______।
'कीजिए' is the formal/polite form used with 'Aap' and 'zara'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'ज़रा जल्दी कीजिए'?
This phrase is formal and appropriate for professional or respectful interactions.
Complete the dialogue.
Customer: वेटर, बिल लाने में ________। Waiter: जी सर, अभी लाया।
The customer is asking for the bill quickly but politely.
Which sentence is the MOST polite?
Select the best option:
The combination of 'zara' and 'kijiye' provides the highest level of standard politeness.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality Levels of 'Hurry Up'
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제भाई साहब, ज़रा जल्दी _______।
'कीजिए' is the formal/polite form used with 'Aap' and 'zara'.
To whom would you say 'ज़रा जल्दी कीजिए'?
This phrase is formal and appropriate for professional or respectful interactions.
Customer: वेटर, बिल लाने में ________। Waiter: जी सर, अभी लाया।
The customer is asking for the bill quickly but politely.
Select the best option:
The combination of 'zara' and 'kijiye' provides the highest level of standard politeness.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 'thoda jaldi kijiye' is perfectly correct and very common. 'Zara' sounds slightly more formal/refined.
It's not 'rude' per se, but it's very direct. It sounds like a command from a boss to a servant. 'Zara' adds a layer of social equality and politeness.
'Jaldi' is the everyday word. 'Shighra' is high-Hindi/Sanskrit and is mostly used in formal writing or announcements.
Yes, but be careful. It's better to say 'क्या आप ज़रा जल्दी कर सकते हैं?' (Can you please do it a bit quickly?) to be extra respectful.
Use 'Jaldi karo' or simply 'Jaldi!'. You don't need 'zara' or 'kijiye' with children.
Literally, yes. But pragmatically, it often just means 'please' in the context of a request.
It can be both. In 'Mujhe jaldi hai' (I am in a hurry), it's a noun. In 'Jaldi kijiye', it's an adverb.
You can say 'Bahut jaldi kijiye' (Do it very quickly) or use 'Fatafat'.
'Kijiye' is the standard formal form. 'Kariye' is a more colloquial/regional version of the formal imperative. Stick to 'kijiye' for standard Hindi.
Repeating the word (reduplication) emphasizes the speed. 'Jaldi-jaldi kijiye' means 'Do it really, really fast'.
관련 표현
जल्दी करो
similarHurry up (neutral/informal)
शीघ्रता कीजिए
specialized formPlease expedite/hurry (very formal)
देर मत कीजिए
contrastDon't be late / Don't delay
फटाफट
synonymQuickly/Instantly
