A1 Collocation Neutral

देर करना

der karna

Delay/Be late

Meaning

To postpone or be behind schedule.

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Cultural Background

In India, 'Indian Standard Time' is a humorous term for the tendency for events to start slightly late.

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Context matters

Use 'देर होना' for yourself, 'देर करना' for others.

Meaning

To postpone or be behind schedule.

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Context matters

Use 'देर होना' for yourself, 'देर करना' for others.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

काम में ___ मत करो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: देर

The phrase is 'देर करना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

काम में ___ मत करो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: देर

The phrase is 'देर करना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the context. If you are apologizing, it is polite.

Related Phrases

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देर होना

similar

To be late

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