B2 Expression Neutral

मुझे बहुत देर हो रही है।

mujhe bahut der ho rahi hai.

I am getting very late.

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Meaning

Expressing that one is running significantly behind schedule.

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Cultural Background

In India, social gatherings often start late, so this phrase is frequently used to politely exit when the event goes on longer than expected. In corporate settings, punctuality is highly valued, and this phrase is a standard way to maintain professionalism when delays occur.

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Add 'माफ़ करना'

Adding 'माफ़ करना' (sorry) makes it much more polite.

Meaning

Expressing that one is running significantly behind schedule.

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Add 'माफ़ करना'

Adding 'माफ़ करना' (sorry) makes it much more polite.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct way to say 'I am getting late'.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझे देर हो रही है

Hindi requires the dative 'मुझे' for this expression.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct way to say 'I am getting late'. Choose A2

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझे देर हो रही है

Hindi requires the dative 'मुझे' for this expression.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly professional.

Related Phrases

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देर हो गई

similar

It is already late.

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जल्दी करो

contrast

Hurry up.

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