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How to ask for more time in English
A request for more time is easier to answer when it is specific. Ask briefly, propose a new deadline, or explain how much time is needed for a particular task.
Aur time chahiye to deadline se pehle poochhein. Naya time tabhi kahein jab aap us par kaam kar sakte hain.
Choose the expression that fits
Expression 1
Could I have a little more time?
क्या मुझे थोड़ा और समय मिल सकता है?
kya mujhe thoda aur samay mil sakta hai?
Request a little more time when the exact extension is still being discussed.
Expression 2
Could we move the deadline to Monday?
क्या हम आखिरी तारीख सोमवार कर सकते हैं?
kya ham aakhiri taareekh somvaar kar sakte hain?
Propose a concrete replacement deadline.
Expression 3
I need another day to check the details.
विवरण जाँचने के लिए मुझे एक और दिन चाहिए।
vivaran jaanchne ke liye mujhe ek aur din chahiye.
Explain the amount of extra time and what it will allow you to check.
What to watch for
“Could I have a little more time?” asks for an extension. Name the task and propose a time you can reasonably meet. Until the other person agrees, the original time still matters.
See it in a short conversation
Being asked to finish immediately
Partner
Can you finish this now?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप इसे अभी पूरा कर सकते हैं?
kya aap ise abhi poora kar sakte hain?
You
Could I have a little more time?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या मुझे थोड़ा और समय मिल सकता है?
kya mujhe thoda aur samay mil sakta hai?
Requesting a later report deadline
Partner
The report is due on Friday.
Show Hindi meaning
रिपोर्ट शुक्रवार तक देनी है।
report shukravaar tak deni hai.
You
Could we move the deadline to Monday?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या हम आखिरी तारीख सोमवार कर सकते हैं?
kya ham aakhiri taareekh somvaar kar sakte hain?
Your turn
Explain that you need another day to check the details. Give both the duration and the reason.
Reveal sample reply
I need another day to check the details.
विवरण जाँचने के लिए मुझे एक और दिन चाहिए।
vivaran jaanchne ke liye mujhe ek aur din chahiye.
