Signification
A polite way to initiate a question.
Contexte culturel
Germans value efficiency but also politeness. This phrase balances both. Austrians are often even more formal. Using titles like 'Herr Doktor' is common. Swiss German is very polite. The formal 'Sie' is used strictly. In meetings, this phrase is used to show you are not interrupting rudely.
Use 'kurz'
Adding 'kurz' makes it sound even more polite and less demanding.
Eye Contact
Maintain gentle eye contact while saying this to show sincerity.
Signification
A polite way to initiate a question.
Use 'kurz'
Adding 'kurz' makes it sound even more polite and less demanding.
Eye Contact
Maintain gentle eye contact while saying this to show sincerity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct formal pronoun.
Darf ich ___ etwas fragen?
The phrase is formal, so 'Sie' is required.
Choose the most polite version.
Which sentence is best for a boss?
This is the only formal option.
Match the phrase with its context.
Darf ich Sie etwas fragen?
This is a formal phrase for strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Entschuldigung, ___?' B: 'Ja, bitte?'
This fits the formal context of the dialogue.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDarf ich ___ etwas fragen?
The phrase is formal, so 'Sie' is required.
Which sentence is best for a boss?
This is the only formal option.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This is a formal phrase for strangers.
A: 'Entschuldigung, ___?' B: 'Ja, bitte?'
This fits the formal context of the dialogue.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it is perfect for teachers.
It is exactly the right level of formal.
Respect it and say 'Kein Problem'.
Expressions liées
Haben Sie einen Moment?
similarDo you have a moment?
Darf ich kurz stören?
similarMay I interrupt briefly?
Könnten Sie mir helfen?
builds onCould you help me?
Entschuldigung
builds onExcuse me
