Can i leave a message Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ

KAN-eye-LEEV-uh-MESS-ij

UK

kˈæn/ /ˈaɪ/ /lˈiːv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ

KAN-eye-LEEV-uh-MESS-ij

Definition

A polite question asking if you can give a message to someone when the person you want to talk to is not available.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in phone conversations or when visiting someone's workplace. It's polite and formal. Alternatives: 'Can I leave a note?' (written). Don't use in very casual settings with close friends; simply say what you want them to tell the person.

• Spanish: ¿Puedo dejar un mensaje?
• Portuguese (BR): Posso deixar um recado?
• Portuguese (PT): Posso deixar uma mensagem?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我可以留个口信吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我可以留個口信嗎？
• Hindi: क्या मैं एक संदेश छोड़ सकता हूँ?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني ترك رسالة؟
• Bengali: আমি কি একটি বার্তা রেখে যেতে পারি
• Russian: Могу я оставить сообщение
• Japanese: メッセージを残してもいいですか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có thể để lại lời nhắn không
• Korean: 메시지를 남겨도 될까요
• Turkish: Bir mesaj bırakabilir miyim
• Urdu: کیا میں پیغام چھوڑ سکتا ہوں
• Indonesian: Bolehkah saya meninggalkan pesan

Example Sentences

Can I leave a message for Mr. Wilson?

basic

Sorry, he is not here. Can I leave a message?

basic

Can I leave a message with you if she's busy?

basic

Hi, can I leave a message for her to call me back?

natural

If he's not around, can I leave a message instead?

natural

Oh, she's out? Can I leave a message for her?

natural