Pattern Family 17 — Asking Someone to Wait¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- एक मिनट।
- ज़रा रुको।
- थोड़ी देर रुको।
- बस दो मिनट।
Natural English Expressions¶
- Just a second.
- Hang on.
- Hold on.
- Give me a minute.
- One moment, please.
Nuance¶
Choose expressions based on formality. "Hang on" is casual; "One moment, please" is more formal.
Examples¶
- Hang on, I'm coming.
- Just a second.
- Give me a minute.
Common Mistakes¶
❌ Wait.
✅ Just a second.
Memory Tip¶
Native speakers often soften "wait" with "just" or "one moment."