German phrase
Darf ich kurz auflegen?
Meaning
Could I hang up for a moment?
When to use it
A polite request to hang up. It often implies the speaker will return shortly.
Example dialogue
Darf ich kurz auflegen?
Could I hang up for a moment?
Ja, selbstverständlich. Ich warte kurz.
Yes, certainly. I'll wait a moment.