B2 Expression Neutral

थोड़ा सब्र रखो

Thoda sabr rakho

Have some patience

Meaning

Advising someone to be patient and not to rush things.

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Cultural Background

Patience is often linked to 'Karma'—the belief that things happen when they are meant to. The term 'Sabr' is a core virtue in Islamic tradition, often cited in religious texts.

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Use it to de-escalate

This phrase is a magic bullet for stopping arguments.

Meaning

Advising someone to be patient and not to rush things.

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Use it to de-escalate

This phrase is a magic bullet for stopping arguments.

Test Yourself

Which is the most natural way to tell a friend to wait?

___, सब ठीक होगा।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ा सब्र रखो

It is the only phrase that encourages patience.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most natural way to tell a friend to wait? Choose A2

___, सब ठीक होगा।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थोड़ा सब्र रखो

It is the only phrase that encourages patience.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but use 'रखिए' instead of 'रखो'.

Related Phrases

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सब्र का फल मीठा होता है

similar

Patience bears sweet fruit.

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