B2 Expression Neutral

मुझे थोड़ी देर हो गई है

mujhe thodi der ho gayi hai

I am a bit late

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Meaning

Informs someone that one has arrived or will arrive after the expected time.

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Cultural Background

Punctuality is often flexible in social settings. Professional settings expect strict punctuality.

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Use 'थोड़ी'

Adding 'थोड़ी' makes it sound more polite.

Meaning

Informs someone that one has arrived or will arrive after the expected time.

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Use 'थोड़ी'

Adding 'थोड़ी' makes it sound more polite.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to say 'I am a little late'?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझे थोड़ी देर हो गई है

Hindi uses the dative construction for this expression.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to say 'I am a little late'? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुझे थोड़ी देर हो गई है

Hindi uses the dative construction for this expression.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but add a sincere apology.

Related Phrases

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जल्दी आना

contrast

Come early

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