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Asking someone to wait briefly.
문화적 배경
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.
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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.
셀프 테스트
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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시각 학습 자료
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
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제_______ 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].
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Both 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.
관련 표현
Einen Augenblick, bitte
synonymOne moment, please (more formal)
Moment mal!
similarWait a minute!
Gleich!
similarRight away! / In a second!
