Can i take a message Meaning in English

expression

US

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

KAN-eye-TAYK-uh-MESS-ij

UK

kˈæn/ /ˈaɪ/ /tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ

KAN-eye-TAYK-uh-MESS-ij

Definition

A polite question used when answering the phone, offering to write down someone's message for another person who is unavailable.

Usage & Nuances

Very common and polite in phone conversations, especially professional settings. Usually follows after 'He/She is not available right now.' Alternatives include 'Would you like to leave a message?' It's not used in face-to-face situations.

• Spanish: ¿Puedo tomar un mensaje? - ¿Quiere dejar un mensaje?
• Portuguese (BR): Posso anotar um recado? - Quer deixar um recado?
• Portuguese (PT): Posso tomar um recado? - Quer deixar um recado?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我可以帮您留言吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我可以幫您留言嗎？
• Hindi: क्या मैं कोई संदेश ले सकता/सकती हूँ?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني أخذ رسالة؟
• Bengali: আমি কি একটি বার্তা নিতে পারি - কী আমি একটি বার্তা রেখে দিতে পারি
• Russian: Могу я принять сообщение
• Japanese: 伝言をお預かりしましょうか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có thể ghi lại lời nhắn không
• Korean: 메시지 받아 드릴까요
• Turkish: Bir mesaj alabilir miyim
• Urdu: کیا میں کوئی پیغام لے لوں
• Indonesian: Bisa saya catat pesan

Example Sentences

Can I take a message for Mr. Lee?

basic

He's not in right now. Can I take a message?

basic

Sorry, she's at lunch. Can I take a message for her?

basic

If you’d like, I can take a message and have her call you back.

natural

He stepped out for a moment. Can I take a message or would you rather call back?

natural

You just missed him. Can I take a message and let him know you called?

natural