Meaning
To postpone or be behind schedule.
Cultural Background
In India, 'Indian Standard Time' is a humorous term for the tendency for events to start slightly late.
Context matters
Use 'देर होना' for yourself, 'देर करना' for others.
Meaning
To postpone or be behind schedule.
Context matters
Use 'देर होना' for yourself, 'देर करना' for others.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
काम में ___ मत करो।
The phrase is 'देर करना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesकाम में ___ मत करो।
The phrase is 'देर करना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the context. If you are apologizing, it is polite.
Related Phrases
देर होना
similarTo be late