B2 Expression Neutral

मुझे थोड़ी देर हो गई

mujhe thodi der ho gayi

I am a little late

Meaning

Stating that one has arrived past the scheduled time.

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Cultural Background

Time is flexible; this phrase is a social necessity. Even in offices, this is accepted as a standard apology.

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Tone matters

Say it with a sincere tone to be effective.

Meaning

Stating that one has arrived past the scheduled time.

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Tone matters

Say it with a sincere tone to be effective.

Test Yourself

Which is correct?

मुझे ____ देर हो गई।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ी

देर is feminine, so it takes the feminine quantifier.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is correct? Choose A2

मुझे ____ देर हो गई।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ी

देर is feminine, so it takes the feminine quantifier.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) before it.

Related Phrases

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देर से आना

synonym

To come late

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