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कुल 10 में से पंक्ति 1 0:00 Marco

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कोई पंक्ति दोबारा सुनने के लिए उसे चुनें। किसी भी शब्द पर टैप करके उसका मतलब देखें। जिन शब्दों के नीचे रेखा है, वे इस वीडियो के मुख्य शब्द हैं।

Marco I a . , I .
Hana I'll , Marco.
Tutor and .
Blue Jay Can I ask you ?
Tutor , for .
Kinky Boots: The Musical , can I get ?
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Nothing But the Truth I was if you
Marco Can I get ? one .
Hana , Marco. But was one .

छोटा जवाब

How smart people say "I have a question"

Saying "I have a question" is correct, but it can sound flat. Use "Can I ask you something?" to start a personal question, "Can I get your opinion here?" when you want advice, and "I was wondering if you could..." for a very polite request for help. For a small question, "Quick question" works well. When you need someone's time, start with "Do you have a minute?"

इस वीडियो के मुख्य शब्द

किसी भी शब्द पर टैप करके उसका मतलब देखें। जिन शब्दों के नीचे रेखा है, वे इस वीडियो के मुख्य शब्द हैं।

हर संवाद का मतलब और इस्तेमाल

Can I ask you something? कहने का लहजा: Casual and friendly

It's a good opener before a personal or slightly sensitive question, and it gives the other person a moment to get ready. In a formal email or meeting, choose a more polite form such as "Could I ask you about...?"

“Can I ask you something?”

फ़िल्म Blue Jay (2016) से
Can I get your opinion here? कहने का लहजा: Warm, asks for advice

Use it when you are making a decision and want to hear what someone thinks. "Here" points to the thing in front of you, like a plan, a draft, or a choice. Don't use it for a simple fact question.

“Charlie, can I get your opinion here?”

फ़िल्म Kinky Boots: The Musical (2019) से
I was wondering if you could... कहने का लहजा: Very polite request

Use it to ask for help softly, especially with a manager, a teacher, or someone you don't know well. Finish the sentence with a verb, as in "if you could check this." With close friends, it can sound too formal.

“I was wondering if you could”

फ़िल्म Nothing But the Truth (2008) से
Quick question. कहने का लहजा: Light and informal

Use it at work or with friends before a short, simple question. Don't say it before a long or complicated topic, because then the other person expects a short conversation.
Do you have a minute? कहने का लहजा: Polite, checks timing

Use it when your question needs some time and you want to check that the other person is free. It works well with coworkers and managers. If the answer is no, ask when a better time would be.
Sorry to bother you, but could I ask you something? कहने का लहजा: Polite and apologetic

Use it when the other person is busy, or when you are speaking to a stranger. It shows that you respect their time. With a close friend who isn't busy, a simpler line sounds more natural.

आम गलतियाँ

यह ठीक नहीं बैठता ~~I was wondering could you help me?~~

बेहतर तरीका I was wondering if you could help me.

After "I was wondering," use "if" and normal statement word order. The line is a statement, so it usually ends with a period, not a question mark.
यह ठीक नहीं बैठता ~~I was wondering if you can help me.~~

बेहतर तरीका I was wondering if you could help me.

"Can" is not wrong, but "could" matches the past form "was wondering" and sounds softer. Most speakers use "could" in this polite pattern.
यह ठीक नहीं बैठता ~~Would you mind if I asked you something? (B says "Yes." and A asks anyway.)~~

बेहतर तरीका B: "No, go ahead." A: "Thanks. Where did you study?"

"Would you mind" asks if the question is a problem. "No" means you can ask. "Yes" means the person would prefer that you don't.