Meaning
A polite request for someone to pause or hold on briefly.
Cultural Background
Politeness is often expressed through indirectness. Using this phrase is a sign of good upbringing (sanskar). In modern offices, this is the standard way to manage interruptions during meetings.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to ensure it sounds polite, not dismissive.
Meaning
A polite request for someone to pause or hold on briefly.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to ensure it sounds polite, not dismissive.
Test Yourself
Select the most polite form.
How do you ask a boss to wait?
The other options are too informal for a boss.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesHow do you ask a boss to wait?
The other options are too informal for a boss.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds too formal.
Related Phrases
ज़रा रुकिए
similarWait a bit
