Japanese phrase
まだ待てそうですか？ ma da ma te sō de su ka
Meaning
Do you think you can wait a little longer?
When to use it
Asks whether someone can continue waiting. It gently checks the person's willingness or availability without sounding demanding.
Example dialogue
電車が遅れています。まだ待てそうですか？ den sha ga oku re te i ma su ma da ma te sō de su ka
The train is delayed. Do you think you can wait a little longer?
はい、あと10分なら待てます。 ha i a to 10 pun na ra ma te ma su
Yes, I can wait another ten minutes.