“Hätten Sie kurz Zeit?”
Do you have a minute?
WorkplaceFormalA2
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Would have you briefly time?”
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛtn̩ ziː kʊʁts tsaɪ̯t/
When to Use This Phrase
The subjunctive 'hätten' makes this softer than 'Haben Sie kurz Zeit?', so it's a polite way to approach a manager or a busy colleague. With someone you call du, ask 'Hast du kurz Zeit?' instead.
Example Sentences
Entschuldigung, hätten Sie kurz Zeit? Ich habe eine Frage zum Projekt.
Excuse me, do you have a minute? I have a question about the project.
Hätten Sie morgen kurz Zeit für ein Gespräch?
Would you have a few minutes for a chat tomorrow?
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