Meaning
To arrive after the scheduled or expected time.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is evolving. In cities, being on time is crucial, while in rural areas, time is more flexible. In most international business settings, 'देर से आना' is viewed negatively regardless of culture.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person arriving late to conjugate 'आना' correctly.
Meaning
To arrive after the scheduled or expected time.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person arriving late to conjugate 'आना' correctly.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
वह आज ____। (He came late today.)
Since the subject is 'वह' (masculine), 'आया' is the correct past tense form.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह आज ____। (He came late today.)
Since the subject is 'वह' (masculine), 'आया' is the correct past tense form.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 'बस देरी से आई' (The bus came with a delay).
Related Phrases
देर करना
similarTo delay
देर आए दुरुस्त आए
builds onBetter late than never
