B1 Expression Neutral

अभी कितना समय लगेगा?

abhi kitna samay lagega

How long will it take now?

Meaning

Asking for an estimate of the remaining time for a task.

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Cultural Background

In India, '5 minutes' can sometimes mean 15-20 minutes. It's a cultural nuance to be patient.

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Use 'der' for casual

Using 'der' instead of 'samay' sounds slightly more natural in casual settings.

Meaning

Asking for an estimate of the remaining time for a task.

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Use 'der' for casual

Using 'der' instead of 'samay' sounds slightly more natural in casual settings.

Test Yourself

Which phrase asks for duration?

How do you ask 'How much time will it take?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अभी कितना समय लगेगा?

'लगेगा' is the verb for duration.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase asks for duration? Choose A1

How do you ask 'How much time will it take?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अभी कितना समय लगेगा?

'लगेगा' is the verb for duration.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is polite and professional.

Related Phrases

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कितनी देर लगेगी?

synonym

How much delay will there be?

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