Meaning
Indicating that the current time is past the usual or desired time.
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.
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.
Pronunciation
Ensure the 't' in 'बहुत' is soft, not hard like in English.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
अब ____ हो गई है।
The phrase is 'बहुत देर हो गई है'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesअब ____ हो गई है।
The phrase is 'बहुत देर हो गई है'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it refers to time, not people.
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