A1 Expression Neutral

मुझे जल्दी है।

mujhe jaldi hai.

I am in a hurry.

Meaning

Expressing a need to act quickly or without delay.

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Cultural Background

In India, time is often viewed as flexible. Stating you are in a hurry is a polite way to assert your schedule without being rude. In professional settings, this phrase is used to signal efficiency and respect for the other person's time.

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Politeness

Always add 'Maaf kijiye' (Excuse me) before saying 'Mujhe jaldi hai' to ensure you don't sound rude.

Meaning

Expressing a need to act quickly or without delay.

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Politeness

Always add 'Maaf kijiye' (Excuse me) before saying 'Mujhe jaldi hai' to ensure you don't sound rude.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to say 'I am in a hurry'?

Select the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझे जल्दी है

Hindi uses the dative construction 'Mujhe... hai'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to say 'I am in a hurry'? Choose A1

Select the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझे जल्दी है

Hindi uses the dative construction 'Mujhe... hai'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable if you are polite.

Related Phrases

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जल्दी करो

contrast

Hurry up

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देर हो रही है

similar

I am getting late

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