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Ek minat rukiye in English: One moment, please (एक मिनट रुकिए)
One moment, please
Hindi (Devanagari)
एक मिनट रुकिए
Hindi (English letters)
ek minat rukiye
एक मिनट रुकिए (ek minat rukiye) can be expressed as “One moment, please” in English. For example: “One moment, please — I'll check.”
“ek minat rukiye” kehna ho, to English mein “One moment, please” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Phone hold
One moment, please — I'll check.
एक मिनट रुकिए, मैं चेक करता हूँ।
ek minat rukiye, main check karta hoon.
How to pronounce “One moment, please”
Say it in English
wuhn MOH-muhnt pleez
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
One moment, please: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| One moment, please | एक मिनट रुकिए ek minat rukiye The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| One moment, please — I'll check. | एक मिनट रुकिए, मैं चेक करता हूँ। ek minat rukiye, main check karta hoon. Phone hold | Phone hold |
| One moment, please — I'm getting the bill. | एक मिनट रुकिए, बिल निकालती हूँ। ek minat rukiye, bill nikaalti hoon. Shop billing | Shop billing |
Use “One moment, please” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “One moment, please” in English sentences
1. Phone hold
One moment, please — I'll check.
एक मिनट रुकिए, मैं चेक करता हूँ।
ek minat rukiye, main check karta hoon.
2. Shop billing
One moment, please — I'm getting the bill.
एक मिनट रुकिए, बिल निकालती हूँ।
ek minat rukiye, bill nikaalti hoon.
3. Office desk
Please wait one moment — the file is coming.
आप एक मिनट रुकिए, फ़ाइल आ रही है।
aap ek minat rukiye, file aa rahi hai.
Common mistakes with “One moment, please”
Instead of
One moment, please — I will to check.
Say this
One moment, please — I'll check.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
One moment, please — Me'll check.
Say this
One moment, please — I'll check.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Bank desk while the system loads
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
One moment, please — the screen is opening.
Show Hindi meaning
एक मिनट रुकिए, स्क्रीन खुल रही है।
ek minat rukiye, screen khul rahi hai.
You
Okay, one moment please — I'm standing here.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, एक मिनट रुकिए — मैं खड़ा हूँ।
theek hai, ek minat rukiye — main khada hoon.
Partner
The password box is here.
Show Hindi meaning
आ गया पासवर्ड बॉक्स।
aa gaya paasvard box.
You
Thanks — I'll type now.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, अब टाइप करता हूँ।
dhanyavaad, ab type karta hoon.
Your turn: use “One moment, please”
Say this in English: एक मिनट रुकिए, बिल निकालती हूँ। (ek minat rukiye, bill nikaalti hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
One moment, please — I'm getting the bill.
एक मिनट रुकिए, बिल निकालती हूँ।
ek minat rukiye, bill nikaalti hoon.
Compare your word order with “One moment, please — I'm getting the bill.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “One moment, please” in English
Ek minat rukiye ko English mein kya kehte hain?
एक मिनट रुकिए (ek minat rukiye) can be expressed as “One moment, please” in English. For example: “One moment, please — I'll check.”
What does “One moment, please” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “One moment, please” means एक मिनट रुकिए (ek minat rukiye). The sentence “One moment, please — I'll check.” shows it in context.
How do I use “One moment, please” in a sentence?
One moment, please — I'm getting the bill. Hindi meaning: एक मिनट रुकिए, बिल निकालती हूँ। (ek minat rukiye, bill nikaalti hoon.). Use “One moment, please” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “One moment, please”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
