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Der se in English: Late (देर से)
Late
Hindi (Devanagari)
देर से
Hindi (English letters)
der se
देर से (der se) can be expressed as “Late” in English. For example: “Sorry, I arrived late.”
“der se” kehna ho, to English mein “Late” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Meeting apology
Sorry, I arrived late.
माफ़ कीजिए, मैं देर से पहुँचा।
maaf kijiye, main der se pahuncha.
How to pronounce “Late”
Say it in English
layt
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Late: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Late | देर से der se The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adverb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Sorry, I arrived late. | माफ़ कीजिए, मैं देर से पहुँचा। maaf kijiye, main der se pahuncha. Meeting apology | Meeting apology |
| The train is running late. | ट्रेन देर से चल रही है। train der se chal rahi hai. Train | Train |
“Late” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
How to use “Late” in English sentences
1. Meeting apology
Sorry, I arrived late.
माफ़ कीजिए, मैं देर से पहुँचा।
maaf kijiye, main der se pahuncha.
2. Train
The train is running late.
ट्रेन देर से चल रही है।
train der se chal rahi hai.
3. Night work
I'll sleep late today.
आज देर से सोऊँगा।
aaj der se sounga.
Common mistakes with “Late”
Instead of
Sorry, Me arrived late.
Say this
Sorry, I arrived late.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
The train are running late.
Say this
The train is running late.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Apologizing for a late coffee meetup
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Did you come late?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप देर से आए?
kya aap der se aaye?
You
Yes — traffic made me leave late.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ट्रैफ़िक से देर से निकला।
haan, traffic se der se nikla.
Partner
No worries — late is still okay.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं, देर से भी ठीक है।
koi baat nahi, der se bhi theek hai.
You
Next time I won't come late.
Show Hindi meaning
अगली बार देर से नहीं आऊँगा।
agli baar der se nahi aaunga.
Your turn: use “Late”
Say this in English: ट्रेन देर से चल रही है। (train der se chal rahi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The train is running late.
ट्रेन देर से चल रही है।
train der se chal rahi hai.
Compare your word order with “The train is running late.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Late” in English
Der se ko English mein kya kehte hain?
देर से (der se) can be expressed as “Late” in English. For example: “Sorry, I arrived late.”
What does “Late” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Late” means देर से (der se). The sentence “Sorry, I arrived late.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Late” in a sentence?
The train is running late. Hindi meaning: ट्रेन देर से चल रही है। (train der se chal rahi hai.). “Late” adds information about time, place, frequency, or how something happens. Its position in the example helps make the meaning clear.
What should I watch for when using “Late”?
Notice which part of the sentence the word describes. Moving a time or frequency word can change the emphasis, so start with the complete example pattern.
