Pattern Family 72 — Asking Who Is Calling

Hindi Pattern

• कौन बोल रहे हैं?
• कौन हैं?
• कौन बात कर रहे हैं?

Natural English Expressions

• Who's calling, please?
• May I ask who's calling?
• Who's this?
• Could I ask who's speaking?
• Who's on the line?

Nuance

Choose formality based on the situation.

Examples

• Who's calling, please?
• May I ask who's calling?
• Who's this?

Common Mistakes

Avoid literal translations.

Memory Tip

Memorize the whole expression.