Meaning
Indicating a desire to inquire about something from the listener.
Cultural Background
In North Indian schools, students are taught to use this specific phrase to show respect to teachers. In modern offices, this phrase is used to maintain professionalism during presentations. Hindi speakers often use 'जी' (ji) after 'सर' or 'मैम' to increase politeness.
Use a smile
Always smile when using this phrase to soften the interruption.
Respect hierarchy
Use this phrase when speaking to elders or superiors to show you respect their time.
Meaning
Indicating a desire to inquire about something from the listener.
Use a smile
Always smile when using this phrase to soften the interruption.
Respect hierarchy
Use this phrase when speaking to elders or superiors to show you respect their time.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct pronoun.
___ एक सवाल पूछना है।
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for this construction.
Which is more formal?
Which is better in a meeting?
The first is a standard polite form.
Match the register.
Match 'मुझे एक सवाल पूछना है' to its register.
It is a standard polite expression.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: 'Any doubts?' Student: '___'
This is the appropriate response to a teacher asking for doubts.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ एक सवाल पूछना है।
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for this construction.
Which is better in a meeting?
The first is a standard polite form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is a standard polite expression.
Teacher: 'Any doubts?' Student: '___'
This is the appropriate response to a teacher asking for doubts.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYou can, but it sounds a bit formal. Use 'Ek sawaal hai' instead.
Using this phrase makes it polite, not rude.
You can say 'Mujhe kuch sawaal poochhne hain'.
Related Phrases
मेरा एक सवाल है
synonymI have a question.
क्या मैं पूछ सकता हूँ?
similarCan I ask?
एक बात पूछनी है
builds onI have one thing to ask.
