Meaning
Used to ask about the duration of something.
Cultural Background
In India, social events often run late. This phrase is a common way to gently nudge organizers to wrap things up. In professional settings, it is often used to manage expectations during long-drawn-out project discussions. The concept of 'chalna' is deeply embedded in the culture, representing the flow of life and events.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the noun. If it's feminine, use 'चलेगी'.
Tone Check
Don't use this with your boss unless you are very polite, or it might sound like you want to leave.
Meaning
Used to ask about the duration of something.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the noun. If it's feminine, use 'चलेगी'.
Tone Check
Don't use this with your boss unless you are very polite, or it might sound like you want to leave.
Add 'Kya'
Adding 'Kya' at the start makes it a polite yes/no question structure.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb form.
यह मीटिंग कब तक ______?
Meeting is feminine, so 'chalegi' is correct.
Choose the most natural way to ask about duration.
Which is correct?
This follows the correct word order and tense.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I am bored. B: ________ (How long will this last?)
The context implies asking for duration.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are in a long meeting.
This is the standard way to ask about meeting duration.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह मीटिंग कब तक ______?
Meeting is feminine, so 'chalegi' is correct.
Which is correct?
This follows the correct word order and tense.
A: I am bored. B: ________ (How long will this last?)
The context implies asking for duration.
You are in a long meeting.
This is the standard way to ask about meeting duration.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is for events or processes.
It depends on your tone.
It is the future tense of 'chalna'.
Yes, but it means 'when will it happen'.
Use the masculine 'chalega' as a default.
Yes, very common.
Yes, perfectly.
Add 'kripya' or 'kya aap bata sakte hain'.
Related Phrases
कितना समय लगेगा?
similarHow much time will it take?
कब खत्म होगा?
similarWhen will it end?
और कितना समय?
builds onHow much more time?
