Meaning
Describes an action that needs to be done with speed or without delay.
Cultural Background
Extremely common in Delhi and Punjab, often used in street food stalls. Used in the fast-paced life of local trains and office commutes. Used in informal office chats among colleagues.
Use with verbs
Always pair it with an action verb to sound natural.
Avoid in formal emails
It is too casual for business correspondence.
Meaning
Describes an action that needs to be done with speed or without delay.
Use with verbs
Always pair it with an action verb to sound natural.
Avoid in formal emails
It is too casual for business correspondence.
Emphasize the 'ph'
The aspirated 'ph' sound makes it sound authentic.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct adverb.
___ तैयार हो जाओ, हम लेट हो रहे हैं।
The context implies urgency.
Which sentence is more natural?
A) वह फटाफट है। B) वह फटाफट काम करता है।
फटाफट is an adverb.
Match the word to its meaning.
फटाफट
It means speed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम यह काम कर सकते हो? B: हाँ, मैं ___ कर दूँगा।
Shows efficiency.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ तैयार हो जाओ, हम लेट हो रहे हैं।
The context implies urgency.
A) वह फटाफट है। B) वह फटाफट काम करता है।
फटाफट is an adverb.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It means speed.
A: क्या तुम यह काम कर सकते हो? B: हाँ, मैं ___ कर दूँगा।
Shows efficiency.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is an adverb.
No, it is only for speed.
It can be if used impatiently.
फटाफट.
Only if the meeting is very informal.
Yes, in texts and informal blogs.
No, it is indeclinable.
It is used across all Hindi-speaking regions.
Related Phrases
फट से
synonymIn a snap
जल्दी
similarFast
तुरंत
similarImmediately
