Pattern Family 12 — Asking About Someone's Availability

Hindi Pattern

• फ्री हो?
• बिज़ी तो नहीं हो?
• दो मिनट हैं?
• टाइम है?
• अभी बात कर सकते हो?

Natural English Expressions

Expression	Register
Do you have a minute?	Neutral
Got a minute?	Casual
Are you busy right now?	Neutral
Is now a good time?	Neutral
Can we talk for a minute?	Neutral

Nuance

These expressions politely check whether someone is available before starting a conversation.

Examples

• Do you have a minute?
• Got a minute?
• Is now a good time to talk?
• Are you busy right now?
• Can we talk for a minute?

Common Mistakes

❌ Are you free?

✅ Do you have a minute?

Why? Native speakers often ask about time rather than "freedom."

Similar English Expressions

• Do you have a few minutes?
• Mind if I ask you something?

Memory Tip

Ask for a minute, not whether someone is free.

Mini Practice

Hindi → English: बिज़ी तो नहीं हो?

English → Hindi: Is now a good time?

Quick Recap

Most common: Do you have a minute?