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Pattern Family 14 — Getting Someone's Attention

Hindi Pattern

  • सुनो...
  • ज़रा सुनना...
  • अरे सुनो...
  • एक मिनट...

Natural English Expressions

  • Excuse me.
  • Hey.
  • Listen.
  • Can I get your attention for a second?
  • One second.

Nuance

Choose expressions based on familiarity and formality.

Examples

  • Excuse me, could you help me?
  • Hey, listen.
  • One second, please.

Common Mistakes

❌ Listen me.

✅ Listen.

✅ Listen to me.

Memory Tip

It's "listen to someone", not "listen someone".