English · Natural expressions
How to ask for a progress update in English
An update request can be conversational, tied to a specific delivery, or considerate of a colleague's time. Name the subject so the person knows what information is needed.
Task ki progress poochhein. Kaun-sa task ya project hai, uska naam saath dena useful hai.
Choose the expression that fits
Expression 1
How is the project going?
परियोजना कैसी चल रही है?
pariyojna kaisi chal rahi hai?
Ask about progress in a routine colleague conversation.
Expression 2
Do you have an update on the delivery?
क्या डिलीवरी के बारे में कोई नई जानकारी है?
kya delivery ke baare mein koi nai jaankaari hai?
Request new information about a specific delivery.
Expression 3
When you have a moment, could you let me know where things stand?
जब आपको समय मिले, तो क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि काम कहाँ तक पहुँचा है?
jab aapko samay mile, to kya aap bata sakte hain ki kaam kahan tak pahuncha hai?
Ask for the current status while acknowledging the person's availability.
What to watch for
“How is it coming along?” asks about progress. It does not ask which direction something is physically moving. Mention the task or project if the context is unclear.
See it in a short conversation
Discussing a colleague's project
Partner
I've been working on the new project.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं नई परियोजना पर काम कर रहा / रही हूँ।
main nai pariyojna par kaam kar raha / rahi hoon.
You
How is the project going?
Show Hindi meaning
परियोजना कैसी चल रही है?
pariyojna kaisi chal rahi hai?
Following up about a delivery
Partner
You asked me about the delivery yesterday.
Show Hindi meaning
आपने कल मुझसे डिलीवरी के बारे में पूछा था।
aapne kal mujhse delivery ke baare mein poochha tha.
You
Do you have an update on the delivery?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या डिलीवरी के बारे में कोई नई जानकारी है?
kya delivery ke baare mein koi nai jaankaari hai?
Your turn
Ask a colleague for the current status when they have a moment. State the timing condition and the information you need.
Reveal sample reply
When you have a moment, could you let me know where things stand?
जब आपको समय मिले, तो क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि काम कहाँ तक पहुँचा है?
jab aapko samay mile, to kya aap bata sakte hain ki kaam kahan tak pahuncha hai?
