B1 Expression 中性

बहुत देर हो गई है

bahut der ho gayi hai

It's too late

意思

To indicate that the opportune moment has passed.

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文化背景

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.

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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.

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Gender Trap

Never say 'der ho gaya'. It's the most common mistake for learners. Remember: Der is a Girl!

意思

To indicate that the opportune moment has passed.

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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.

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Gender Trap

Never say 'der ho gaya'. It's the most common mistake for learners. Remember: Der is a Girl!

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Adding 'Ab'

Adding 'Ab' (Now) at the beginning—'Ab bahut der ho gayi hai'—makes the phrase sound much more natural and emphatic.

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The IST Factor

In India, 'bahut der' might mean 30 minutes to one person and 2 hours to another. Context is key!

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'होना'.

रात के दो बज रहे हैं, बहुत देर ______ है।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: हो गई

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।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A broken relationship

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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: काफी विलंब हो चुका है।

'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।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: बहुत देर हो गई है

If the show has started, it is too late to watch it from the beginning.

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视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'होना'. Fill Blank A2

रात के दो बज रहे हैं, बहुत देर ______ है।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: हो गई

Since 'देर' is a feminine noun, the verb must be 'हो गई'.

Match the sentence to the most likely situation. situation_matching B1

अब माफ़ी माँगने से क्या होगा? बहुत देर हो गई है।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A broken relationship

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 B2

Choose the formal version:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: काफी विलंब हो चुका है।

'विलंब' is the formal Sanskritized word for delay, and 'हो चुका है' adds a formal tone.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: क्या हम अभी फिल्म देख सकते हैं? B: नहीं, ______। शो शुरू हो गया है।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: बहुत देर हो गई है

If the show has started, it is too late to watch it from the beginning.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

No, 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).

相关表达

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देरी करना

specialized form

To intentionally delay

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वक्त निकल जाना

synonym

Time has passed

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जल्दी करना

contrast

To hurry

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समय समाप्त

similar

Time is up

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