Meaning
Requesting leave from work for the next day.
Cultural Background
Direct requests are common, but adding 'Sir' or 'Ma'am' is essential for respect. Students often use this with teachers, but formal applications are preferred for long leaves. Used among friends to coordinate plans.
Politeness
Always add 'ji' or 'kripya' to sound more professional.
Directness
Don't use this phrase with a new boss without a reason.
Meaning
Requesting leave from work for the next day.
Politeness
Always add 'ji' or 'kripya' to sound more professional.
Directness
Don't use this phrase with a new boss without a reason.
Context
In India, verbal requests are often followed by written ones.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
मुझे कल ______ चाहिए।
The phrase is for requesting leave.
Which is more formal?
Which sentence is better for a boss?
The second option is too imperative.
Match the word to its English meaning.
Match: कल, छुट्टी, चाहिए
Direct vocabulary mapping.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'कल काम है?' B: 'नहीं, ______'
Contextual fit.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे कल ______ चाहिए।
The phrase is for requesting leave.
Which sentence is better for a boss?
The second option is too imperative.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct vocabulary mapping.
A: 'कल काम है?' B: 'नहीं, ______'
Contextual fit.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNot inherently, but it depends on your tone and the person you are speaking to.
It is better for a single day. For long leave, use 'छुट्टी चाहिए' with a duration.
You can ask 'क्यों?' (Why?) or 'क्या मैं बाद में ले सकता हूँ?' (Can I take it later?).
Yes, it is the standard way to express necessity in Hindi.
Yes, it means both. Context clarifies it.
For emails, use a more formal structure like 'मुझे कल के लिए अवकाश चाहिए'.
Related Phrases
छुट्टी पर हूँ
builds onI am on leave
कल की छुट्टी
similarTomorrow's holiday
छुट्टी चाहिए
synonymNeed leave
