Meaning
To perform tasks according to a schedule or deadline.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is highly valued in modern MNCs in India, often linked to 'professionalism'. Students are taught that 'समय पर काम करना' leads to better grades. Historically, timing was linked to auspicious moments (Muhurat).
Focus on 'पर'
Always use 'पर' (on) to indicate the deadline.
Use it in interviews
Employers love hearing this phrase!
Meaning
To perform tasks according to a schedule or deadline.
Focus on 'पर'
Always use 'पर' (on) to indicate the deadline.
Use it in interviews
Employers love hearing this phrase!
Be polite
If someone is late, don't use this phrase aggressively.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
सफलता के लिए ____ ज़रूरी है।
This is the standard collocation for punctuality.
Which sentence is more formal?
Choose the correct option.
The use of 'कृपया' and 'प्रयास करें' makes it formal.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
समय पर काम करना
It means doing tasks on time.
Complete the dialogue.
Boss: 'क्या आप डेडलाइन का पालन करेंगे?' Employee: 'जी, मैं ____।'
Future tense usage of the collocation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesसफलता के लिए ____ ज़रूरी है।
This is the standard collocation for punctuality.
Choose the correct option.
The use of 'कृपया' and 'प्रयास करें' makes it formal.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It means doing tasks on time.
Boss: 'क्या आप डेडलाइन का पालन करेंगे?' Employee: 'जी, मैं ____।'
Future tense usage of the collocation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it works for any task, including homework.
Only if you say it as a command. Use it as a suggestion instead.
Then say 'मैं समय से पहले काम पूरा करता हूँ'.
No, 'वक्त' is also common, but 'समय' is more formal.
Yes, it is very common in professional texting.
The phrase contains the verb 'करना'.
Related Phrases
समय का पाबंद
similarPunctual person
वक्त की कीमत
builds onValue of time
देर करना
contrastTo be late
