B1 Collocation Neutral

छोटा सा काम।

chhata sa kama

Small task.

Meaning

A minor or insignificant piece of work.

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Cultural Background

In India, indirectness is a sign of respect. Calling a task 'chota sa' is a way to show you value the other person's time. In a professional setting, this phrase is used to build rapport between colleagues.

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Use it as a softener

Always use this when asking for a favor to sound polite.

Meaning

A minor or insignificant piece of work.

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Use it as a softener

Always use this when asking for a favor to sound polite.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

मुझे एक ________ करना है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: छोटा सा काम

The phrase 'छोटा सा काम' is the standard collocation for a minor task.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

मुझे एक ________ करना है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: छोटा सा काम

The phrase 'छोटा सा काम' is the standard collocation for a minor task.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is polite and professional.

Related Phrases

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थोड़ा सा काम

synonym

A little bit of work

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छोटा-मोटा काम

similar

Trivial work

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