Meaning
Used to ask for permission or readiness to begin an activity.
Cultural Background
Meetings often start with a bit of small talk. This phrase is the signal that the small talk is over. Students are taught to be very respectful. This phrase is a way to show that you are waiting for the teacher's permission. It is considered rude to just start an activity without checking if others are ready.
Tone matters
Keep your tone rising at the end to show it is a question.
Don't be bossy
Avoid using this if you are not the leader; it can sound like you are taking over.
Meaning
Used to ask for permission or readiness to begin an activity.
Tone matters
Keep your tone rising at the end to show it is a question.
Don't be bossy
Avoid using this if you are not the leader; it can sound like you are taking over.
Use 'ab'
Adding 'ab' (now) makes the urgency clear.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
क्या हम अब _____ कर सकते हैं?
The phrase is 'shuru karna'.
Which is the most polite?
Choose the best option.
This is the most standard and polite form.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match 'क्या हम शुरू करें?'
It is a question about starting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'सब आ गए हैं।' B: '_____'
It is the logical next step.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesक्या हम अब _____ कर सकते हैं?
The phrase is 'shuru karna'.
Choose the best option.
This is the most standard and polite form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is a question about starting.
A: 'सब आ गए हैं।' B: '_____'
It is the logical next step.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is very polite.
It is neutral-formal.
It is still correct.
Yes, but 'shuru karen' is better.
The 'sakte' changes to 'sakti' if the speaker is female.
It implies a group effort.
Related Phrases
शुरू करें
synonymLet's start
क्या हम चलें?
similarShall we go?
तैयार हैं?
builds onAre you ready?
