Meaning
Requesting a small amount of time for a task.
Cultural Background
Used to avoid direct refusal. Often used in professional settings to manage expectations. Used by students to ask for more time on assignments.
Word Order
Keep 'کمی' before 'وقت' for the most natural sound.
Politeness
Adding 'ببخشید' (Excuse me) before this phrase makes it even more polite.
Meaning
Requesting a small amount of time for a task.
Word Order
Keep 'کمی' before 'وقت' for the most natural sound.
Politeness
Adding 'ببخشید' (Excuse me) before this phrase makes it even more polite.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
من _____ وقت لازم دارم.
Komi means a little.
Which is more natural?
How to say 'I need a little time'?
This is the standard word order.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
کمی وقت لازم دارم
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Can you help me? B: _____
Appropriate response to a request.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن _____ وقت لازم دارم.
Komi means a little.
How to say 'I need a little time'?
This is the standard word order.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
A: Can you help me? B: _____
Appropriate response to a request.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly professional.
No, it is a polite way to manage time.
Use 'کمی' (a little) to be polite, even if you need more.
It is neutral and works in almost all situations.
Yes, but 'کمی' makes it softer.
Say 'حتماً' (Sure) or 'مشکلی نیست' (No problem).
Related Phrases
وقت ندارم
contrastI don't have time.
یه لحظه صبر کن
similarWait a moment.
بعداً انجامش میدم
builds onI'll do it later.
