Pattern Family 31 — Responding While Thinking

Hindi Pattern

• हम्म...
• सोचने दो...
• एक मिनट सोचूँ...

Natural English Expressions

• Let me think.
• Hmm...
• Give me a second to think.
• That's a good question.
• Let me see.

Nuance

Useful when you need a moment before answering.

Examples

• Let me think.
• Hmm...
• Give me a second to think.

Common Mistakes

❌ Wait, I am thinking.

✅ Let me think.

Memory Tip

"Let me think" is the standard phrase.