Pattern Family 14 — Getting Someone's Attention¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- सुनो...
- ज़रा सुनना...
- अरे सुनो...
- एक मिनट...
Natural English Expressions¶
- Excuse me.
- Hey.
- Listen.
- Can I get your attention for a second?
- One second.
Nuance¶
Choose expressions based on familiarity and formality.
Examples¶
- Excuse me, could you help me?
- Hey, listen.
- One second, please.
Common Mistakes¶
❌ Listen me.
✅ Listen.
✅ Listen to me.
Memory Tip¶
It's "listen to someone", not "listen someone".