Could i take a message Meaning in English

expression

US

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

KUD eye TAYK uh MES-ij

UK

kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ

KUD eye TAYK uh MES-ij

Definition

A polite way to offer to write down a message for someone when the person they called is not available.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or semi-formal phone conversations, especially in office or customer service contexts. Avoid in casual settings—use 'Can I take a message?' in informal speech. Intonation should sound polite.

• Spanish: ¿Puedo tomar un mensaje? - ¿Puedo dejar recado?
• Portuguese (BR): Posso anotar um recado? - Posso deixar um recado?
• Portuguese (PT): Posso tomar nota de uma mensagem? - Posso 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 संदेश ले सकता हूँ?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني أخذ رسالة؟
• Bengali: আমি কি একটি বার্তা নিতে পারি
• Russian: Могу я принять сообщение
• Japanese: ご伝言をお伺いしてもよろしいでしょうか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có thể ghi lại lời nhắn không
• Korean: 메시지를 받아도 될까요
• Turkish: Bir mesaj bırakmak ister misiniz
• Urdu: کیا میں پیغام نوٹ کر لوں
• Indonesian: Bolehkah saya mencatat pesan

Example Sentences

Could I take a message for Mr. Smith?

basic

She asked, 'Could I take a message?' when John wasn't at his desk.

basic

Could I take a message for someone, please?

basic

If he's not available right now, could I take a message and have him call you back?

natural

Sorry, she's out for lunch — could I take a message and have her get back to you later?

natural

I'm afraid he's in a meeting. Could I take a message for him?

natural