Meaning
Requesting a brief period to do something or consider.
Cultural Background
In North India, using 'दीजिए' is essential when speaking to anyone older or in a position of authority. In modern offices, this phrase is used to manage the high-pressure environment of IT and service sectors.
Use 'कृपया'
Adding 'कृपया' before the phrase makes it sound even more professional.
Meaning
Requesting a brief period to do something or consider.
Use 'कृपया'
Adding 'कृपया' before the phrase makes it sound even more professional.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct formal verb.
कृपया मुझे थोड़ा समय ______।
Since 'कृपया' (please) is used, we must use the formal 'दीजिए'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesकृपया मुझे थोड़ा समय ______।
Since 'कृपया' (please) is used, we must use the formal 'दीजिए'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt sounds too formal. Use 'थोड़ा रुक' instead.
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ज़रा रुकिए
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