Meaning
A request for a brief explanation or clarification.
Cultural Background
The use of 'ज़रा' is ubiquitous in daily speech to maintain social grace. In offices, 'ज़रा' is often used by seniors to juniors to sound approachable.
Intonation matters
Use a rising tone to sound curious, not demanding.
Meaning
A request for a brief explanation or clarification.
Intonation matters
Use a rising tone to sound curious, not demanding.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to ask a friend for help?
___, मुझे समझ नहीं आया।
'समझाओ ज़रा' is the standard polite-informal way to ask for help.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises___, मुझे समझ नहीं आया।
'समझाओ ज़रा' is the standard polite-informal way to ask for help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very friendly relationship.
Related Phrases
बताओ ज़रा
similarTell me a little
ज़रा सुनना
similarListen a little
