Pattern Family 59 — Checking If Someone Has Time¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- अभी समय है?
- दो मिनट मिलेंगे?
- अभी बात कर सकते हैं?
Natural English Expressions¶
- Do you have a few minutes?
- Is now a good time?
- Can I steal a minute?
- Do you have some time?
- Can we chat for a bit?
Nuance¶
Polite way to request someone's time.
Examples¶
- Do you have a few minutes?
- Is now a good time?
- Can I steal a minute?
Common Mistakes¶
Avoid literal translations; use the established English expressions.
Memory Tip¶
Learn the expression as a complete chunk.