Could i leave a message Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ

KUD eye LEAVE uh MES-ij

UK

kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /lˈiːv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ

KUD eye LEEV uh MES-ij

Definition

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

Usage & Nuances

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.

• Spanish: ¿Podría **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 **संदेश छोड़ सकता हूँ**?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني أن **أترك رسالة**؟
• Bengali: আমি কি একটি বার্তা রেখে যেতে পারি - আমি কি একটি বার্তা দিতে পারি
• Russian: Могу я оставить сообщение
• Japanese: 伝言を残してもよろしいでしょうか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có thể để lại lời nhắn được không
• Korean: 메시지를 남겨도 될까요
• Turkish: Bir mesaj bırakabilir miyim
• Urdu: کیا میں ایک پیغام چھوڑ سکتا ہوں
• Indonesian: Bolehkah saya meninggalkan pesan

Example Sentences

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