Meaning
Indicating a short duration of time.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is often used to avoid saying 'no' directly. It softens the refusal. In professional settings, it is used to manage meeting times without being rigid.
Use 'बस'
Add 'बस' before the phrase to sound more natural: 'बस थोड़ी देर के लिए'.
Meaning
Indicating a short duration of time.
Use 'बस'
Add 'बस' before the phrase to sound more natural: 'बस थोड़ी देर के लिए'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
मैं _____ बाहर जा रहा हूँ।
The sentence needs a duration, and 'थोड़ी देर के लिए' fits perfectly.
Which sentence is more natural?
Choose the best option.
The future tense is more appropriate for a planned short duration.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesमैं _____ बाहर जा रहा हूँ।
The sentence needs a duration, and 'थोड़ी देर के लिए' fits perfectly.
Choose the best option.
The future tense is more appropriate for a planned short duration.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is specifically for short durations.
Related Phrases
कुछ देर के लिए
synonymFor some time
थोड़ी देर में
similarIn a little while
