اكتب أي كلمة!

Could i leave a message Meaning in English

expression

ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ
KUD eye LEAVE uh MES-ij
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /lˈiːv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ
KUD eye LEEV uh MES-ij

التعريف

A polite way to ask if you can give information for someone who is not available, usually over the phone.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Very polite and common in both formal and semi-formal situations, especially on the phone. Can be rephrased as 'Can I leave a message?' for slightly less formality. Not often used face to face unless someone is busy or out.

جمل نموذجية

Could I leave a message for Ms. Lee, please?

basic

Hello, could I leave a message for John?

basic

I'm sorry she's not here. Could I leave a message?

basic

If Mark's busy, could I leave a message for him to call me back?

natural

Actually, could I leave a message instead? I have to run.

natural

Hi, could I leave a message if she's not available?

natural