B2 Expression Neutral

यह तो सिर्फ शुरुआत है।

yaha ta sarafa sharaaata ha 1

This is just the beginning.

Meaning

Implying that much more is yet to come or develop.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in corporate offices in Delhi/Gurgaon. Often used in movie dialogues to build suspense. Used by teachers to encourage students.

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Use with a smile

This phrase is most effective when said with a confident, forward-looking smile.

Meaning

Implying that much more is yet to come or develop.

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Use with a smile

This phrase is most effective when said with a confident, forward-looking smile.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

यह तो ____ शुरुआत है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सिर्फ

'सिर्फ' means 'only', which fits the phrase.

Which is the most natural sounding phrase?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह तो सिर्फ शुरुआत है।

Standard Hindi word order.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

यह तो ____ शुरुआत है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सिर्फ

'सिर्फ' means 'only', which fits the phrase.

Which is the most natural sounding phrase? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह तो सिर्फ शुरुआत है।

Standard Hindi word order.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Usually no, it's for positive growth.

Related Phrases

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अभी बहुत कुछ बाकी है

similar

There is much more left.

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असली खेल तो अब शुरू होगा

builds on

The real game starts now.

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