Meaning
Advising against acting too quickly or impulsively without proper consideration.
Cultural Background
In Indian offices, 'Hamein jaldbaazi nahi karni chahiye' is often used by senior managers to signal that they need more time to consult with their own superiors, reflecting a hierarchical decision-making process. During the long process of arranged marriages, families often use this phrase to ensure that all background checks and compatibility issues are thoroughly vetted. The phrase is a modern linguistic descendant of the Kabir couplet 'Dheere dheere re mana...', which teaches that everything happens at its own pace. Even at a busy Chaat stall, if you rush the vendor, they might say 'Sahab, jaldbaazi nahi...', implying that the flavor requires time.
The 'Hamein' Trick
Using 'Hamein' (we) instead of 'Aapko' (you) makes your advice 50% more likely to be accepted in India because it sounds like a shared strategy.
Gender Trap
Never say 'karna chahiye' with jaldbaazi. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Meaning
Advising against acting too quickly or impulsively without proper consideration.
The 'Hamein' Trick
Using 'Hamein' (we) instead of 'Aapko' (you) makes your advice 50% more likely to be accepted in India because it sounds like a shared strategy.
Gender Trap
Never say 'karna chahiye' with jaldbaazi. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
The Nod
When saying this in a meeting, a slow side-to-side head nod reinforces the 'deliberate' nature of the phrase.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'karna'.
हमें इस काम में जल्दबाजी नहीं ______ चाहिए।
'Jaldbaazi' is a feminine noun, so the verb must be 'karni'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to advise patience?
Choose the best option:
This option uses the consultative register and inclusive 'Hamein'.
Complete the dialogue between two business partners.
Partner A: 'हमें यह डील आज ही साइन कर लेनी चाहिए!' Partner B: 'नहीं, ______।'
Partner B is advising caution in a professional setting.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A doctor advising a patient about a slow recovery.
Medical recovery requires patience, making this phrase appropriate.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesहमें इस काम में जल्दबाजी नहीं ______ चाहिए।
'Jaldbaazi' is a feminine noun, so the verb must be 'karni'.
Choose the best option:
This option uses the consultative register and inclusive 'Hamein'.
Partner A: 'हमें यह डील आज ही साइन कर लेनी चाहिए!' Partner B: 'नहीं, ______।'
Partner B is advising caution in a professional setting.
Situation: A doctor advising a patient about a slow recovery.
Medical recovery requires patience, making this phrase appropriate.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but it's better to frame it as a question: 'क्या आपको नहीं लगता कि हमें जल्दबाजी नहीं करनी चाहिए?'
Yes, it almost always implies a lack of care or thought.
'Jaldbaazi' is intentional but rushed; 'harbari' is panicked and chaotic.
Because 'jaldbaazi' is a feminine noun in Hindi grammar.
Yes, but it means 'We don't want haste', which is slightly different from 'We shouldn't do haste'.
Constantly! It's a staple in drama and thriller movies during planning scenes.
Say 'Main jaldi mein hoon'. Don't use 'jaldbaazi' for yourself unless you're admitting a mistake.
'हमें जल्दी करनी होगी' (We will have to hurry).
It's a bit complex for A1 due to the dative subject and gender agreement, but the meaning is easy to grasp.
In some contexts, yes, but here it's just a suffix denoting an action or habit.
Related Phrases
धैर्य रखें
synonymHave patience
हड़बड़ी में गड़बड़ी
similarHaste makes waste
सोच-समझकर
builds onAfter thinking and understanding
जल्दी का काम शैतान का
similarHaste is the devil's work
