A2 Expression Neutral

बहुत देर हो गई है।

bhata thara ha gaii ha

It's very late.

Meaning

Indicating that the current time is past the usual or desired time.

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Cultural Background

In North India, this phrase is often used to signal the end of a long evening of gossip or tea. In professional settings, it is used to politely decline late requests.

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Pronunciation

Ensure the 't' in 'बहुत' is soft, not hard like in English.

Meaning

Indicating that the current time is past the usual or desired time.

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Pronunciation

Ensure the 't' in 'बहुत' is soft, not hard like in English.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

अब ____ हो गई है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बहुत देर

The phrase is 'बहुत देर हो गई है'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

अब ____ हो गई है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बहुत देर

The phrase is 'बहुत देर हो गई है'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it refers to time, not people.

Related Phrases

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देर करना

builds on

To delay

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समय पर

contrast

On time

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