Meaning
To indicate that there is not enough time available to complete something.
Cultural Background
In Indian office culture, it is common to use this phrase to soften the impact of a missed deadline. Using this phrase shows you are a busy, productive person, which is often viewed positively.
Polite Refusal
Always add 'sorry' (क्षमा करें) before this phrase to sound more polite.
Meaning
To indicate that there is not enough time available to complete something.
Polite Refusal
Always add 'sorry' (क्षमा करें) before this phrase to sound more polite.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct possessive marker.
मेरे पास समय ___ कमी है।
Kami is a feminine noun, so it requires 'ki'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमेरे पास समय ___ कमी है।
Kami is a feminine noun, so it requires 'ki'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a standard, polite way to decline.
Related Phrases
वक्त नहीं है
synonymThere is no time.
