Meaning
To request a small amount of time, often to complete a task.
Cultural Background
In India, being too direct can be seen as rude. Adding 'thoda' (a little) softens the request significantly. The concept of 'time' is often fluid; this phrase helps manage expectations without causing conflict.
Softening
Always add 'बस' (just) to make your request sound more polite and less demanding.
Meaning
To request a small amount of time, often to complete a task.
Softening
Always add 'बस' (just) to make your request sound more polite and less demanding.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
___ मुझे थोड़ा समय दे दो।
'बस' adds the meaning of 'just', making the request softer.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises___ मुझे थोड़ा समय दे दो।
'बस' adds the meaning of 'just', making the request softer.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very polite if used with a smile.
Related Phrases
एक मिनट रुकिए
synonymWait a minute
बाद में बात करते हैं
contrastLet's talk later
