Meaning
Indicating that one expects to arrive after the scheduled time.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is evolving; while social events are flexible, professional settings demand notice. Similar etiquette applies; using this phrase is seen as a sign of professional maturity. It is common to send this via WhatsApp before arriving.
Dative Case
Always remember 'मुझे' (to me) for states like being late, hungry, or cold.
Politeness
Always apologize when you use this phrase.
Meaning
Indicating that one expects to arrive after the scheduled time.
Dative Case
Always remember 'मुझे' (to me) for states like being late, hungry, or cold.
Politeness
Always apologize when you use this phrase.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: 'ट्रैफ़िक के कारण ____ देर हो जाएगी।'
मुझे
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for this construction.
Which is correct?
मुझे देर हो जाएगी
Correct dative subject usage.
Match the meaning.
मुझे देर हो जाएगी
Direct translation.
Friend: 'Are you coming?' You: '____'
मुझे देर हो जाएगी
Appropriate response to a time-sensitive question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for this construction.
मुझे देर हो जाएगी
Correct dative subject usage.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
मुझे देर हो जाएगी
Appropriate response to a time-sensitive question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is polite enough.
It is neutral.
Add 'बहुत' (very) before 'देर'.
Yes, in texts and emails.
Because the delay happens to you.
The verb 'जाएगी' is feminine because 'देर' is feminine.
Related Phrases
देर हो गई
synonymI am late
जल्दी आना
contrastCome early
समय पर
contrastOn time
