Meaning
A polite request for someone to act quickly.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'जल्दी कीजिए' is very common in urban centers like Delhi. It is often used in public transport contexts. In the IT and corporate sectors, English is often mixed with Hindi. You might hear 'Jaldi kijiye, we are late.' In more traditional settings, people might use more elaborate polite forms, but 'जल्दी कीजिए' remains universally understood.
Tone Matters
Saying 'जल्दी कीजिए' with a smile is polite; saying it with a frown is a command.
Use 'Kripya'
Adding 'Kripya' (Please) at the start makes it even more polite.
Meaning
A polite request for someone to act quickly.
Tone Matters
Saying 'जल्दी कीजिए' with a smile is polite; saying it with a frown is a command.
Use 'Kripya'
Adding 'Kripya' (Please) at the start makes it even more polite.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to tell a stranger to hurry?
Choose the correct option:
The '-iye' suffix is required for formal, polite address.
Complete the sentence: 'मीटिंग शुरू हो रही है, ______!'
Fill in the blank:
In a meeting context, formal address is expected.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'हमें देर हो रही है।' B: '______, मैं तैयार हूँ।'
The context implies a polite request between adults.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Speaking to a close friend:
Friends use the informal 'karo' form.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesChoose the correct option:
The '-iye' suffix is required for formal, polite address.
Fill in the blank:
In a meeting context, formal address is expected.
A: 'हमें देर हो रही है।' B: '______, मैं तैयार हूँ।'
The context implies a polite request between adults.
Speaking to a close friend:
Friends use the informal 'karo' form.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is formal and respectful.
No, it is gender-neutral.
'Jaldi' is for time, 'tezi' is for speed/intensity.
You can, but 'jaldi karo' is more natural.
Yes, in emails or formal notes.
'Kijiye' is the honorific form.
Only if your tone is harsh.
Yes, 'zara jaldi kijiye' is very common.
Related Phrases
देर हो रही है
builds onIt is getting late.
ज़रा रुकिए
contrastWait a moment.
समय कम है
similarThere is little time.
