B2 Expression Neutral

जल्दी क्या है?

jaldi kya hai?

What's the hurry?

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Meaning

Asking why someone is rushing or being impatient.

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Cultural Background

In North India, this is often used with a smile to show care for the other person's stress levels. Similar sentiments exist, often emphasizing the importance of 'shanti' (peace).

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound caring, not annoyed.

Meaning

Asking why someone is rushing or being impatient.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound caring, not annoyed.

Test Yourself

Which is the most natural way to ask someone to slow down?

Someone is rushing to leave. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: जल्दी क्या है?

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most natural way to ask someone to slow down? Choose A2

Someone is rushing to leave. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: जल्दी क्या है?

This is the standard idiomatic expression.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very friendly relationship. Otherwise, it sounds unprofessional.

Related Phrases

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आराम से

synonym

Take it easy

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इतनी जल्दी क्या है

similar

What is the rush?

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