Meaning
Requesting an additional small quantity of something.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is paramount. If you don't ask for more, the host might feel they didn't provide enough. Similar hospitality norms apply, though the phrasing might vary slightly in local languages like Tamil or Telugu. In professional settings, asking for 'thoda aur' (time/resources) is seen as a sign of being thorough.
Softening the request
Always add 'kripya' (please) to make it sound very polite.
The 'Thoda' habit
Indians often use 'thoda' even when they want a lot, just to be polite.
Meaning
Requesting an additional small quantity of something.
Softening the request
Always add 'kripya' (please) to make it sound very polite.
The 'Thoda' habit
Indians often use 'thoda' even when they want a lot, just to be polite.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
मुझे ______ और चाहिए।
'Thoda' means a little, which fits the phrase.
Which sentence is more polite?
Choose the best option.
Adding 'thoda' softens the request.
Match the Hindi word to its English meaning.
Match: 1. मुझे, 2. थोड़ा, 3. चाहिए
Direct translation mapping.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: 'क्या आप और कॉफी लेंगे?' You: 'हाँ, ______.'
This is the appropriate response to an offer.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे ______ और चाहिए।
'Thoda' means a little, which fits the phrase.
Choose the best option.
Adding 'thoda' softens the request.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation mapping.
Host: 'क्या आप और कॉफी लेंगे?' You: 'हाँ, ______.'
This is the appropriate response to an offer.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it works for time, money, or any countable/uncountable resource.
Yes, it is the standard way to express need in Hindi.
It acts as a social buffer to prevent sounding greedy.
Yes, but 'mujhe' remains the same regardless of who you are talking to.
It's informal, but not necessarily rude in a casual setting.
Use 'mujhe bahut aur chahiye'.
Related Phrases
और दीजिए
synonymGive more
बस इतना ही
contrastThat's all
थोड़ा कम
contrastA little less
