A2 Collocation Neutral

देरी से आना।

deri se aana.

Come late.

Meaning

To arrive after the expected or scheduled time.

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Cultural Background

Punctuality is valued in business but often flexible in social settings. Punctuality is strictly enforced; 'देरी से आना' is considered disrespectful.

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Context matters

Always add an apology if you are the one arriving late.

Meaning

To arrive after the expected or scheduled time.

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Context matters

Always add an apology if you are the one arriving late.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

वह हमेशा _____ है। (He always comes late.)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: देरी से आता

Habitual action requires 'आता है'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

वह हमेशा _____ है। (He always comes late.)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: देरी से आता

Habitual action requires 'आता है'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'बस देरी से आई' (The bus arrived late).

Related Phrases

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देर करना

similar

To delay

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समय पर आना

contrast

To arrive on time

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