B1 Expression Formal

थोड़ा रुकिए।

Thoda rukiye.

Please wait a little.

Practice it

Meaning

Politically asking someone to pause or delay for a short period.

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Cultural Background

In North India, adding 'जी' (e.g., 'थोड़ा रुकिए जी') makes it even more respectful. In corporate settings, 'थोड़ा रुकिए' is often followed by a reason to justify the pause.

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Add 'जी'

Adding 'जी' at the end makes it super polite.

Meaning

Politically asking someone to pause or delay for a short period.

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Add 'जी'

Adding 'जी' at the end makes it super polite.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ा रुकिए

The '-इए' suffix is required for formal/polite address.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ा रुकिए

The '-इए' suffix is required for formal/polite address.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly appropriate.

Related Phrases

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ज़रा ठहरिए

synonym

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