German phrase

Kann ich Sie kurz stören?

Meaning

May I bother you for a moment?

When to use it

It politely asks for time. Use it in formal situations before speaking briefly.

Example dialogue

Kann ich Sie kurz stören?

May I bother you briefly?

Ja, natürlich. Worum geht es?

Yes, of course. What is it about?

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