B1 Expression Neutral

मुझे थोड़ी देर लगेगी।

mujhe thodi der lagegi.

It will take me a while.

Meaning

Indicating that an action will require some time to complete.

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Cultural Background

Time is flexible; this phrase is a polite way to manage expectations. Often used to avoid saying a direct 'no' or 'I can't do it now'.

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Be polite

Always add 'ji' for extra politeness if speaking to elders.

Meaning

Indicating that an action will require some time to complete.

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Be polite

Always add 'ji' for extra politeness if speaking to elders.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

काम खत्म करने में मुझे _____ देर लगेगी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ी

The phrase is 'thodi der'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

काम खत्म करने में मुझे _____ देर लगेगी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ी

The phrase is 'thodi der'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it implies a short duration.

Related Phrases

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बस थोड़ी देर

synonym

Just a little while

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