Meaning
To be late or have something postponed.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is evolving. In cities, being on time is crucial, but social events often start late. In professional settings, 'देरी' is taken seriously and requires a formal apology.
Dative Case
Always use 'मुझे' (to me) when you are the one who is late.
Meaning
To be late or have something postponed.
Dative Case
Always use 'मुझे' (to me) when you are the one who is late.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
मुझे आने में _____ हो रही है।
The phrase is 'देरी होना'.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Dative case is used for the person experiencing the delay.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesमुझे आने में _____ हो रही है।
The phrase is 'देरी होना'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Dative case is used for the person experiencing the delay.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'ट्रेन को देरी है' is perfectly correct.
Related Phrases
देर करना
synonymTo delay something
समय पर
contrastOn time
