Meaning
Refers to something happening in a short time or with speed.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'Jaldi' is often used in a friendly, informal way to encourage people to join in activities. In professional settings, 'Jaldi' is used to emphasize efficiency, though 'shighra' is preferred in written emails. In rural areas, 'Jaldi' is used to coordinate agricultural tasks during harvest seasons.
Use Reduplication
Saying 'jaldi-jaldi' makes you sound much more natural and urgent.
Don't use for objects
Never say 'Car jaldi hai'. It sounds like the car is a person in a hurry!
Meaning
Refers to something happening in a short time or with speed.
Use Reduplication
Saying 'jaldi-jaldi' makes you sound much more natural and urgent.
Don't use for objects
Never say 'Car jaldi hai'. It sounds like the car is a person in a hurry!
The 'Jaldi' culture
Indians often say 'jaldi' to show they are busy. It's a common social filler.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
तुम ____ क्यों चल रहे हो?
Jaldi describes the speed of walking.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
Tez is used for object speed.
Match the Hindi word to its English meaning.
Match: Jaldi, Der, Tez
These are common time/speed descriptors.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मुझे देर हो रही है। B: ____ चलो!
To fix being late, you need to walk fast (jaldi).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesतुम ____ क्यों चल रहे हो?
Jaldi describes the speed of walking.
Choose the best sentence.
Tez is used for object speed.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common time/speed descriptors.
A: मुझे देर हो रही है। B: ____ चलो!
To fix being late, you need to walk fast (jaldi).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt is neutral. Use it with friends or colleagues.
No, use 'tez'.
Use 'jaldi-jaldi'.
The opposite is 'dheere' (slow).
Yes, but 'shighra' is better for formal letters.
No, it is invariant.
Yes, 'jaldi' means early.
No, it is an adverb.
Related Phrases
Jaldbaazi
specialized formHaste
Tez
contrastFast/Sharp
Der
contrastLate
