Could i have a word with you Meaning in English

expression

US

KUD eye HAV uh WERD with YOO

UK

KUD eye HAV uh WERD with YOO

Definition

A polite way to ask someone if you can talk to them privately or briefly, often about something important or personal.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or polite contexts; often signals a private conversation about a sensitive or important issue. More formal than 'can I talk to you?'. Common in workplace or professional settings.

• Spanish: ¿Podría hablar contigo un momento? - ¿Puedo hablar contigo?
• Portuguese (BR): Posso falar com você um minuto? - Poderia falar com você?
• Portuguese (PT): Posso falar contigo um minuto? - Poderia falar contigo?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我能和你说句话吗？ - 我可以和你谈谈吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我能和你說句話嗎？ - 我可以和你談談嗎？
• Hindi: क्या मैं आपसे एक बात कर सकता हूँ? - क्या मैं आपसे ज़रा बात कर सकता हूँ?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني أن أتحدث معك قليلاً؟ - هل أستطيع أن أكلمك؟
• Bengali: আপনার সঙ্গে একটু কথা বলতে পারি?
• Russian: могу я с вами поговорить?
• Japanese: 少しお話ししてもよろしいですか
• Vietnamese: tôi có thể nói chuyện riêng với bạn được không
• Korean: 잠시 말씀 좀 나눌 수 있을까요
• Turkish: sizinle biraz konuşabilir miyim
• Urdu: کیا میں آپ سے کچھ بات کر سکتا ہوں؟
• Indonesian: bolehkah saya bicara sebentar dengan Anda

Example Sentences

Could I have a word with you after class?

basic

Excuse me, could I have a word with you for a minute?

basic

Could I have a word with you before you leave?

basic

Hey, could I have a word with you about something in private?

natural

Could I have a word with you? It's nothing serious, just something quick.

natural

Boss, could I have a word with you when you have a moment?

natural