Meaning
Stating that one has arrived past the scheduled time.
Cultural Background
Time is flexible; this phrase is a social necessity. Even in offices, this is accepted as a standard apology.
Tone matters
Say it with a sincere tone to be effective.
Meaning
Stating that one has arrived past the scheduled time.
Tone matters
Say it with a sincere tone to be effective.
Test Yourself
Which is correct?
मुझे ____ देर हो गई।
देर is feminine, so it takes the feminine quantifier.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुझे ____ देर हो गई।
देर is feminine, so it takes the feminine quantifier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) before it.
Related Phrases
देर से आना
synonymTo come late