A1 Expression 正式

Ein Moment, bitte.

One moment, please.

意思

Asking someone to wait briefly.

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文化背景

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.

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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.

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Don't forget 'bitte'

Just saying 'Moment!' can sound very rude or impatient, like you are barking an order.

意思

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.

自我测试

Complete the phrase with the correct article.

_______ Moment, bitte.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ein

'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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Einen Augenblick, bitte.

'Augenblick' is the most formal and professional variation.

Select the grammatically complete version of the phrase.

Which of these is the full sentence?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Geben Sie mir einen Moment, bitte.

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, _________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ein Moment, bitte

The standard word order is [Article] [Noun], [bitte].

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Ways to say 'Wait'

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Formal

  • Einen Augenblick, bitte
  • Darf ich um Geduld bitten?
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Neutral

  • Ein Moment, bitte
  • Warten Sie kurz
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Informal

  • Moment!
  • Sekunde!
  • Wart' mal

练习题库

4 练习
Complete the phrase with the correct article. Fill Blank A1

_______ Moment, bitte.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ein

'Moment' is a masculine noun ({der|m}).

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal business call? situation_matching A2

You need to put a client on hold.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Einen Augenblick, bitte.

'Augenblick' is the most formal and professional variation.

Select the grammatically complete version of the phrase. Choose B1

Which of these is the full sentence?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Geben Sie mir einen Moment, bitte.

The verb 'geben' takes a dative indirect object (mir) and an accusative direct object (einen Moment).

Fill in the missing response. dialogue_completion A1

Kellner: 'Sind Sie bereit?' - Gast: 'Nein, _________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ein Moment, bitte

The standard word order is [Article] [Noun], [bitte].

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

Both 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.

相关表达

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Einen Augenblick, bitte

synonym

One moment, please (more formal)

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Moment mal!

similar

Wait a minute!

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Gleich!

similar

Right away! / In a second!

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