A2 Expression Neutral 2 min read

होम डिलीवरी करते हो?

hama dalvara karata ha

Home delivery?

Literally: Home delivery do you?

In 15 Seconds

  • Ask if a shop delivers items to your house.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' making it very easy for English speakers.
  • Works at restaurants, grocery stores, and pharmacies.

Meaning

This is the most common way to ask a shopkeeper or restaurant if they can deliver items directly to your home.

Key Examples

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1

At a local grocery store

Bhaiya, home delivery karte ho?

Brother, do you do home delivery?

2

Calling a new restaurant

Kya aap Malviya Nagar mein home delivery karte ho?

Do you do home delivery in Malviya Nagar?

3

Texting a pharmacy on WhatsApp

Dawaai ki home delivery karte ho?

Do you do home delivery for medicine?

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Cultural Background

Using 'Bhaiya' (brother) is essential. Even if you are a CEO, you call the delivery person or shopkeeper 'Bhaiya'. It establishes a pseudo-familial bond that often results in better service. The 'Missed Call' culture: Sometimes people give a missed call to a local shop, and the shopkeeper calls back to take a delivery order. This saves the customer call credit. In states like Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, while Hindi is understood in cities, using the local language equivalent or English 'Home Delivery' is very common. The structure remains the same. For local shop deliveries (kirana), a small tip of 10-20 rupees is common but not expected. For app-based delivery (Zomato/Swiggy), tipping through the app is the modern norm.

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The 'Bhaiya' Magic

Always start with 'Bhaiya'. It makes the shopkeeper more likely to say yes to a delivery request even if they are busy.

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Minimum Order

Most local shops only deliver if the total is above 200-500 rupees. Always ask 'Minimum kitna?'

In 15 Seconds

  • Ask if a shop delivers items to your house.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' making it very easy for English speakers.
  • Works at restaurants, grocery stores, and pharmacies.

What It Means

This phrase is a perfect example of 'Hinglish'. It blends the English words home delivery with the Hindi verb karna. You are asking if a service is available. It is simple, direct, and understood everywhere in India. Even if you don't know much Hindi, this gets the job done.

How To Use It

Just say the phrase with a rising intonation at the end. In Hindi, the question is often implied by your tone. You don't always need a formal question word. Use it when standing at a counter. Use it over the phone. It works perfectly in both scenarios. If you want to be extra polite, add bhaiya (brother) at the end.

When To Use It

Use it at the local 'Kirana' (grocery) store. Use it when ordering a pizza. Use it at the pharmacy for your meds. It is great for heavy items like water crates. It is also perfect for those lazy Sundays. You can even text this to your local shop on WhatsApp.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it at a high-end luxury boutique. They might find it a bit too casual. Avoid using it for services like a haircut. That would be 'home service', not delivery. Don't use it if you are already at a friend's house. It might sound like you want them to carry your bags home!

Cultural Background

India has a massive 'delivery culture' that predates apps. Long before UberEats, the local 'Chotu' (delivery boy) brought milk and bread. This phrase bridges the gap between old-school shops and modern tech. It represents the convenience-loving heart of Indian urban life. Most local shops pride themselves on personal delivery services.

Common Variations

If you want to be more formal, say kya aap home delivery karte hain?. For a quick check, just say delivery milegi? (will delivery be available?). If you are asking about a specific area, add the location. For example: Malviya Nagar mein home delivery karte ho?. You might also hear home delivery ho jayegi? which means 'will home delivery be possible?'.

Usage Notes

This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. It uses the 'tum' level of conjugation (implied), which is standard for service interactions in India. Use 'karte hain' for higher formality.

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The 'Bhaiya' Magic

Always start with 'Bhaiya'. It makes the shopkeeper more likely to say yes to a delivery request even if they are busy.

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Minimum Order

Most local shops only deliver if the total is above 200-500 rupees. Always ask 'Minimum kitna?'

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Landmarks over GPS

When giving your address for delivery, give a famous landmark (like a temple or big tree) rather than just a house number. It's the Indian way!

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WhatsApp is King

Many shops now take delivery orders via WhatsApp. Ask: 'WhatsApp pe order le loge?'

Examples

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#1 At a local grocery store

Bhaiya, home delivery karte ho?

Brother, do you do home delivery?

Adding 'Bhaiya' makes the request friendly and local.

#2 Calling a new restaurant

Kya aap Malviya Nagar mein home delivery karte ho?

Do you do home delivery in Malviya Nagar?

Specifying the area helps the restaurant confirm the range.

#3 Texting a pharmacy on WhatsApp

Dawaai ki home delivery karte ho?

Do you do home delivery for medicine?

Very common way to order prescriptions in India.

#4 Asking a heavy-item seller jokingly

Itna bhari saaman hai, home delivery karte ho ya khud uthaun?

This is so heavy, do you deliver or should I lift it myself?

A lighthearted way to nudge for delivery help.

#5 In a formal department store

Kya yahan home delivery ki suvidha hai?

Is the facility of home delivery available here?

A more formal structure using 'suvidha' (facility).

#6 When sick and calling a cafe

Main bimaar hoon, please home delivery karte ho?

I am sick, please do you do home delivery?

Using a personal reason to request a favor.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

Bhaiya, kya aap home delivery ______ ho?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: karte

With 'ho' (for tum/aap), we use the 'karte' form in the present tense.

Which is the most polite way to ask a manager at a big store?

Select the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kya aap home delivery karte hain?

The use of 'Aap' and 'hain' makes it the most respectful and formal option.

Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.

Customer: Bhaiya, ye bahut bhari hai. ________? Shopkeeper: Haan, address likhwa do.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Home delivery karte ho

The context of the item being 'heavy' (bhari) makes the delivery inquiry the most logical.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'Ghar pe bhej doge?' to its best context.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A casual chat with a local vegetable seller

'Ghar pe bhej doge' is informal and direct, perfect for a local vendor you know.

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Visual Learning Aids

Formal vs Informal Delivery Inquiry

Informal
Ghar pe bhej do Send it home
Neutral
Home delivery karte ho? Do you do home delivery?
Formal
Kya aap delivery karte hain? Do you do delivery?

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form. Fill Blank A2

Bhaiya, kya aap home delivery ______ ho?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: karte

With 'ho' (for tum/aap), we use the 'karte' form in the present tense.

Which is the most polite way to ask a manager at a big store? Choose B1

Select the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kya aap home delivery karte hain?

The use of 'Aap' and 'hain' makes it the most respectful and formal option.

Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper. dialogue_completion A2

Customer: Bhaiya, ye bahut bhari hai. ________? Shopkeeper: Haan, address likhwa do.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Home delivery karte ho

The context of the item being 'heavy' (bhari) makes the delivery inquiry the most logical.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Match 'Ghar pe bhej doge?' to its best context.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A casual chat with a local vegetable seller

'Ghar pe bhej doge' is informal and direct, perfect for a local vendor you know.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

14 questions

In very remote villages, 'Ghar pe bhej do' might be better, but 'Home delivery' is understood in almost all towns.

Use 'Aap' (formal) for strangers or older shopkeepers. 'Tum' is okay for someone you see every day.

It's not rude, but they might say no or charge extra. It's best to combine items into one big order.

Ask: 'Delivery free hai ya charge lagega?'

Try saying 'Ghar pe pahuncha doge?' (Will you deliver to the house?)

It's not mandatory, but 10-20 rupees is a nice gesture for heavy items.

Yes! It works for laundry, water, groceries, and food.

If you are talking to a female shopkeeper, it's still 'karte ho' (neutral) or 'karti ho' (feminine), but 'karte ho' is safer.

It's written as two words in Devanagari: होम डिलीवरी.

Say: 'Mujhe home delivery chahiye.'

It's the literal Hindi for 'to deliver home'.

Yes, this is very common and modern.

Ask: 'Kitni der lagegi?'

In formal Hindi writing, 'Grih Vitaran' (गृह वितरण) is used, but no one says that in real life.

Related Phrases

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Ghar pe bhej dena

similar

Send it to the house

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Delivery charge kitna hai?

builds on

How much is the delivery charge?

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Minimum order kitna hai?

builds on

What is the minimum order?

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Cash on delivery milega?

specialized form

Is cash on delivery available?

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Location bhej doon?

builds on

Should I send the location?

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