Pattern Family 26 — Asking for a Moment

Hindi Pattern

• एक सेकंड।
• बस एक मिनट।
• थोड़ा समय दो।

Natural English Expressions

• Just a moment.
• Give me a second.
• One moment, please.
• Bear with me.
• Give me a minute.

Nuance

Use these when you need a brief pause before continuing.

Examples

• Just a moment.
• Give me a second.
• One moment, please.

Common Mistakes

❌ Wait.

✅ Just a moment.

Memory Tip

Use 'just' to soften the request.