B1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Stating that the meal is delayed.
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Cultural Background
In North India, dinner times are often flexible. Saying 'खाना लेट हो गया है' is a common social lubricant.
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Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar; 'लेट हो गया' is the standard phrase.
Meaning
Stating that the meal is delayed.
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Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar; 'लेट हो गया' is the standard phrase.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to say the food is late?
खाना _____ हो गया है।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: लेट
'लेट' is the standard loanword for this context.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most natural way to say the food is late?
Choose
A1
खाना _____ हो गया है।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: लेट
'लेट' is the standard loanword for this context.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too casual.
Related Phrases
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देर हो रही है
similarIt is getting late
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