Pattern Family 18 — Interrupting Politely

Hindi Pattern

• एक मिनट...
• बीच में बोल रहा हूँ...
• माफ़ कीजिए, लेकिन...
• बीच में टोक रहा हूँ...

Natural English Expressions

• Sorry to interrupt.
• Excuse me.
• If I may...
• Can I jump in for a second?
• May I add something?

Nuance

Use these expressions to enter a conversation politely without sounding rude.

Examples

• Sorry to interrupt, but I have a quick question.
• Excuse me, may I add something?
• Can I jump in for a second?

Common Mistakes

❌ I am cutting your talk.

✅ Sorry to interrupt.

Memory Tip

Apologize briefly before interrupting.