Significado
Asking someone to wait briefly.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is key. If you say 'Ein Moment', Germans expect you to be back within 30-60 seconds. If you take longer, it's polite to apologize again when you return. Austrians often use 'Einen Augenblick' even in semi-casual settings, as the culture tends to favor slightly more formal/polite speech patterns than Northern Germany. In Swiss German, you might hear 'Es Momäntli', using the diminutive '-li' to make the moment sound even smaller and more polite.
The Finger Gesture
In Germany, holding up your index finger while saying this is a common and polite visual signal that you need a second.
Don't forget 'bitte'
Just saying 'Moment!' can sound very rude or impatient, like you are barking an order.
Significado
Asking someone to wait briefly.
The Finger Gesture
In Germany, holding up your index finger while saying this is a common and polite visual signal that you need a second.
Don't forget 'bitte'
Just saying 'Moment!' can sound very rude or impatient, like you are barking an order.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the phrase with the correct article.
_______ Moment, bitte.
'Moment' is a masculine noun ({der|m}).
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal business call?
You need to put a client on hold.
'Augenblick' is the most formal and professional variation.
Select the grammatically complete version of the phrase.
Which of these is the full sentence?
The verb 'geben' takes a dative indirect object (mir) and an accusative direct object (einen Moment).
Fill in the missing response.
Kellner: 'Sind Sie bereit?' - Gast: 'Nein, _________.'
The standard word order is [Article] [Noun], [bitte].
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Ayudas visuales
Ways to say 'Wait'
Formal
- • Einen Augenblick, bitte
- • Darf ich um Geduld bitten?
Neutral
- • Ein Moment, bitte
- • Warten Sie kurz
Informal
- • Moment!
- • Sekunde!
- • Wart' mal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios_______ Moment, bitte.
'Moment' is a masculine noun ({der|m}).
You need to put a client on hold.
'Augenblick' is the most formal and professional variation.
Which of these is the full sentence?
The verb 'geben' takes a dative indirect object (mir) and an accusative direct object (einen Moment).
Kellner: 'Sind Sie bereit?' - Gast: 'Nein, _________.'
The standard word order is [Article] [Noun], [bitte].
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Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasBoth are used. 'Einen' is grammatically correct for the accusative case, but 'Ein' is very common as a short label in A1.
It's better to use 'Ich bitte um einen Moment Geduld' in formal writing.
Usually between 5 and 60 seconds. Anything longer requires a different phrase.
Frases relacionadas
Einen Augenblick, bitte
synonymOne moment, please (more formal)
Moment mal!
similarWait a minute!
Gleich!
similarRight away! / In a second!
