Pattern Family 13 — Excusing Yourself Before Speaking¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- एक बात पूछनी थी।
- एक बात कहनी थी।
- अगर बुरा न मानो...
- परेशान तो नहीं कर रहा?
Natural English Expressions¶
- Can I ask you something?
- I wanted to ask you something.
- Do you have a quick second?
- I hope I'm not bothering you.
- Can I run something by you?
Nuance¶
Used to soften the start of a conversation or request.
Examples¶
- Can I ask you something?
- I hope I'm not bothering you.
- Do you have a quick second?
Common Mistakes¶
❌ One thing I wanted to tell.
✅ I wanted to tell you something.
Memory Tip¶
Soften the opening before making your request.