A1 Expression 비격식체

Hai un momento?

Do you have a moment?

Asking for attention.

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문화적 배경

In Italy, 'un momento' often happens at the bar. If someone asks 'Hai un momento?', it's frequently an invitation to walk to the nearest espresso machine and talk there. In the South, social time is even more elastic. 'Un momento' can easily turn into a long lunch. Politeness and hospitality are paramount, so saying 'no' to this request is harder. In the fast-paced business world of Milan, 'Hai un momento?' is used strictly. People expect the 'moment' to be brief and focused on the task at hand. On social media and WhatsApp, 'Hai un momento?' is often shortened to 'Hai un attimo?' or even just 'Attimo?' to check if someone can jump on a video call.

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The 'Dimmi' Response

When someone asks you 'Hai un momento?', the most natural response is 'Sì, dimmi' (Yes, tell me).

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The Silent H

Never pronounce the 'H' in 'Hai'. It is a common beginner mistake that sounds very unnatural.

Asking for attention.

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The 'Dimmi' Response

When someone asks you 'Hai un momento?', the most natural response is 'Sì, dimmi' (Yes, tell me).

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The Silent H

Never pronounce the 'H' in 'Hai'. It is a common beginner mistake that sounds very unnatural.

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Use 'Attimo' for Speed

If you want to sound like a local, use 'Hai un attimo?'. It sounds more spontaneous and less 'textbook'.

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Body Language

Often accompanied by a small tilt of the head or a raised eyebrow to show you are being tentative and polite.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'avere'.

Scusi, signore, ___ un momento?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ha

Since the speaker says 'signore' (sir), the formal 'Lei' form 'ha' is required.

Which phrase is the most casual and common among friends?

Asking a friend for a second:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hai un attimo?

'Hai un attimo?' is very common and informal, perfect for friends.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.

A: Hai un momento? B: _________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sì, dimmi.

'Sì, dimmi' (Yes, tell me) is the natural way to respond to someone asking for a moment.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are talking to your boss.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ha un momento?

The formal 'Ha' is necessary for a professional relationship with a superior.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Time Units for Interrupting

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Units

  • un attimo
  • un secondo
  • un momento
  • un minuto

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'avere'. Fill Blank A1

Scusi, signore, ___ un momento?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ha

Since the speaker says 'signore' (sir), the formal 'Lei' form 'ha' is required.

Which phrase is the most casual and common among friends? Choose A2

Asking a friend for a second:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hai un attimo?

'Hai un attimo?' is very common and informal, perfect for friends.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Hai un momento? B: _________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sì, dimmi.

'Sì, dimmi' (Yes, tell me) is the natural way to respond to someone asking for a moment.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are talking to your boss.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ha un momento?

The formal 'Ha' is necessary for a professional relationship with a superior.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

13 질문

No, it's actually very polite! It shows you respect the other person's time.

Yes, it's perfectly fine and very common.

The formal version is 'Ha un momento?'.

Say 'Scusa, ora non posso' (Sorry, I can't right now).

No, it's vague. It could be 30 seconds or 5 minutes.

Yes, but use the formal 'Ha un momento?' and start with 'Scusi'.

'Attimo' is slightly more informal and implies a shorter time.

It is always 'un momento'.

Yes, but that sounds like you need a lot of time, not just a moment.

No, it is always silent in Italian.

It's better for speaking or texting. In emails, use 'Le rubo solo un momento'.

Yes, it is a standard national phrase.

Yes, the diminutive 'momentino' makes it sound even smaller and cuter.

관련 표현

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Hai un attimo?

synonym

Do you have a sec?

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Disturbo?

similar

Am I disturbing?

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Posso disturbarti?

similar

Can I disturb you?

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Hai tempo?

builds on

Do you have time?

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Un momento!

specialized form

Wait a moment!

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Aspetta un secondo

similar

Wait a second

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