A2 Expression Neutral

देर मत करो।

der mat karo.

Don't be late.

Meaning

A command or warning to avoid being tardy.

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Cultural Background

Punctuality is increasingly valued in urban settings, making this phrase very common in offices. It is often used by parents to children to ensure they don't miss school buses.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound friendly, or flatly to sound serious.

Meaning

A command or warning to avoid being tardy.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound friendly, or flatly to sound serious.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct form for a friend.

___ देर मत करो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: तुम

For 'karo', the informal 'tum' is the correct subject.

Fill in the blank.

काम में ___ मत करो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: देर

The phrase is 'der mat karo'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Choose the correct form for a friend. Choose A1

___ देर मत करो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: तुम

For 'karo', the informal 'tum' is the correct subject.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

काम में ___ मत करो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: देर

The phrase is 'der mat karo'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'देर मत कीजिए' for respect.

Related Phrases

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जल्दी करो

synonym

Hurry up

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समय पर

builds on

On time

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