B1 Expression Neutral

कितनी देर लगेगी?

katana thara lgaga

How long will it take?

Meaning

Asking about the duration of a task or journey.

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Cultural Background

In India, '10 minutes' often means 'whenever it gets done'. It's a cultural nuance. In offices, this phrase is used to manage expectations politely.

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Gender Matters

Always remember: Der (fem) = Kitni; Samay (masc) = Kitna.

Meaning

Asking about the duration of a task or journey.

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Gender Matters

Always remember: Der (fem) = Kitni; Samay (masc) = Kitna.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct gender agreement.

____ देर लगेगी?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कितनी

'देर' is feminine, so we use 'कितनी'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct gender agreement. Choose A1

____ देर लगेगी?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कितनी

'देर' is feminine, so we use 'कितनी'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, for money use 'कितना पैसा लगेगा?'.

Related Phrases

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कितना समय लगेगा?

synonym

How much time will it take?

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