Meaning
Used to politely ask for permission to pose a question.
Cultural Background
Politeness is often expressed through longer, more indirect sentences. Using 'Sir' or 'Ma'am' with this phrase is standard.
Gender matters
Remember to use 'sakti' if you are female.
Meaning
Used to politely ask for permission to pose a question.
Gender matters
Remember to use 'sakti' if you are female.
Test Yourself
Choose the most polite form.
Which is the most polite?
This is the standard polite form.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhich is the most polite?
This is the standard polite form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too formal.
Related Phrases
क्या मैं अंदर आ सकता हूँ?
similarMay I come in?