Significado
To indicate that the opportune moment has passed.
Contexto cultural
In India, saying 'बहुत देर हो गई है' is the standard, polite way to signal that you are leaving a host's house. It shifts the 'blame' for leaving onto the time rather than your desire to leave. This phrase is a classic trope in Bollywood. It's often used in the climax when a character realizes their love for someone who is already getting married to another. While 'Indian Stretchable Time' exists, in modern corporate India (especially in tech hubs like Bangalore), this phrase is used strictly for deadlines. Saying it to a subordinate is a serious warning. There is significant social pressure regarding the 'right age' for marriage. Relatives often use this phrase to suggest that someone is past the ideal age.
Polite Exit
Use this phrase to leave a party without offending the host. It's the ultimate 'it's not you, it's the clock' excuse.
Gender Trap
Never say 'der ho gaya'. It's the most common mistake for learners. Remember: Der is a Girl!
Significado
To indicate that the opportune moment has passed.
Polite Exit
Use this phrase to leave a party without offending the host. It's the ultimate 'it's not you, it's the clock' excuse.
Gender Trap
Never say 'der ho gaya'. It's the most common mistake for learners. Remember: Der is a Girl!
Adding 'Ab'
Adding 'Ab' (Now) at the beginning—'Ab bahut der ho gayi hai'—makes the phrase sound much more natural and emphatic.
The IST Factor
In India, 'bahut der' might mean 30 minutes to one person and 2 hours to another. Context is key!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'होना'.
रात के दो बज रहे हैं, बहुत देर ______ है।
Since 'देर' is a feminine noun, the verb must be 'हो गई'.
Match the sentence to the most likely situation.
अब माफ़ी माँगने से क्या होगा? बहुत देर हो गई है।
This sentence carries an emotional weight typical of regret in relationships.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'It's too late'?
Choose the formal version:
'विलंब' is the formal Sanskritized word for delay, and 'हो चुका है' adds a formal tone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या हम अभी फिल्म देख सकते हैं? B: नहीं, ______। शो शुरू हो गया है।
If the show has started, it is too late to watch it from the beginning.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosरात के दो बज रहे हैं, बहुत देर ______ है।
Since 'देर' is a feminine noun, the verb must be 'हो गई'.
अब माफ़ी माँगने से क्या होगा? बहुत देर हो गई है।
This sentence carries an emotional weight typical of regret in relationships.
Choose the formal version:
'विलंब' is the formal Sanskritized word for delay, and 'हो चुका है' adds a formal tone.
A: क्या हम अभी फिल्म देख सकते हैं? B: नहीं, ______। शो शुरू हो गया है।
If the show has started, it is too late to watch it from the beginning.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, for a person, say 'उसे देर हो गई है' (He/She is late). You cannot say 'वह बहुत देर हो गई है' as that would mean the person turned into lateness!
'Der' is more common in spoken Hindi for 'late.' 'Deri' specifically means 'a delay' and is used in slightly more formal or noun-heavy sentences.
It depends. If you are pointing out that the boss is late, it's rude. If you are saying 'It's late, we should finish,' it's okay if said politely.
Use the continuous form: 'देर हो रही है' (Der ho rahi hai).
Yes, 'Late ho gaya hai' is very common in Hinglish, but 'der ho gayi hai' sounds more authentic and proficient.
Both are possible. 'Ho gayi' implies the lateness has already happened/set in. 'Ho hui' is less common; usually, it's 'ho gayi' or 'ho chuki'.
Yes, hundreds of Bollywood songs use this to express the pain of missed love.
Say 'उसके लिए अब बहुत देर हो गई है' (Uske liye ab bahut der ho gayi hai).
No, you can just say 'देर हो गई है' (It's late). 'Bahut' just adds emphasis (It's *very* late).
The opposite would be 'अभी बहुत समय है' (There is still plenty of time) or 'अभी तो जल्दी है' (It's still early).
Frases relacionadas
देरी करना
specialized formTo intentionally delay
वक्त निकल जाना
synonymTime has passed
जल्दी करना
contrastTo hurry
समय समाप्त
similarTime is up
