المعنى
Used to ask someone to pause for a moment.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'stretchable minute': When someone says 'Ek minute rukain', expect to wait anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. It's a sign of a relaxed attitude toward time. Politeness is paramount. Even in a hurry, using the '-ain' ending shows you haven't lost your 'Tehzeeb' (manners). Younger speakers often use 'Ek sec' (one second) instead of 'Ek minute' to sound more modern and fast-paced. In offices, this phrase is used to manage interruptions. It's a polite way to tell a colleague you are busy but will help soon.
The Power of 'Zara'
Add 'zara' (just) at the beginning to sound like a native speaker: 'Zara ek minute rukain'.
Watch the Ending
Never say 'Ruko' to someone older than you. It's a major social faux pas.
المعنى
Used to ask someone to pause for a moment.
The Power of 'Zara'
Add 'zara' (just) at the beginning to sound like a native speaker: 'Zara ek minute rukain'.
Watch the Ending
Never say 'Ruko' to someone older than you. It's a major social faux pas.
Hand Gesture
Raising your index finger slightly while saying this makes the request clearer and more polite.
The 'One Minute' Rule
Don't take it literally. If someone says it to you, give them a bit of grace if they take longer.
اختبر نفسك
You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase is most appropriate?
سر، ______، میں سوال پوچھنا چاہتا ہوں۔
'Rukain' is the polite form required for a teacher.
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase 'Wait a minute'.
ایک ______ رکیں۔
'Minute' is the standard word for this expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are on the phone and need to find a pen.
You need a pause to find something, so 'Ek minute rukain' is perfect.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا آپ تیار ہیں؟ B: نہیں، ______۔
B is not ready and needs more time.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'Ek Minute Rukain'
Phone
- • Checking info
- • Finding a pen
- • Another call
Street
- • Dropping something
- • Tying laces
- • Seeing a friend
Shop
- • Finding money
- • Changing mind
- • Asking price
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينسر، ______، میں سوال پوچھنا چاہتا ہوں۔
'Rukain' is the polite form required for a teacher.
ایک ______ رکیں۔
'Minute' is the standard word for this expression.
Situation: You are on the phone and need to find a pen.
You need a pause to find something, so 'Ek minute rukain' is perfect.
A: کیا آپ تیار ہیں؟ B: نہیں، ______۔
B is not ready and needs more time.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is a loanword from English that is now fully integrated into the Urdu language.
Yes, as long as you use the polite 'rukain' or 'rukiye' form.
'Rukna' is a general stop, while 'thahrna' often implies staying or dwelling for a short time.
Simply replace 'minute' with 'second': 'Ek second rukain'.
Yes, it sounds very abrupt. Always add the verb.
It's just a common fast pronunciation of 'minute'.
Use 'Thora intezar karain' (Wait a little while) instead.
Yes, 'Ruk ja' is used among very close friends.
No, it's a figurative expression for 'a short time'.
Say 'Meray liye ek minute rukain'.
عبارات ذات صلة
ذرا ٹھہریں
synonymWait a little
انتظار کریں
similarPlease wait
ایک سیکنڈ
similarOne second
رکو
informal versionWait/Stop
تھوڑا وقت دیں
builds onGive some time
