经理在吗？
jīnglǐ zài ma?
Is the manager in · trad. 經理在嗎？
经理在吗？ (jīnglǐ zài ma) is a common and polite way to ask if the manager is present or available. It's used when you want to speak with the manager or confirm their presence.
What does 经理在吗？ (jīnglǐ zài ma?) mean?
经理在吗？ (jīnglǐ zài ma?) means “is the manager in” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “manager in?”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. Often preceded by 请问 (qǐngwèn, “excuse me”) for added politeness. If the manager is not in, a common reply is 他不在 (tā bù zài, “he's not in”) or 她不在 (tā bù zài, “she's not in”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “JEENG-lee ZAI mah.” The first syllable is a high flat tone, the second is a low dipping tone, the third is a falling tone, and the last is light and neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 请问，王先生在吗？qǐngwèn, Wáng xiānsheng zài ma?Excuse me, is Mr. Wang in?
- 经理有空吗？jīnglǐ yǒukòng ma?Is the manager free/available?
- 我找经理。wǒ zhǎo jīnglǐ.I'm looking for the manager.
Examples
请问，经理在吗？
qǐngwèn, jīnglǐ zài ma?
Excuse me, is the manager in?
我来找经理，经理在吗？
wǒ lái zhǎo jīnglǐ, jīnglǐ zài ma?
I'm here for the manager, is the manager in?
抱歉，经理今天不在办公室。
bàoqiàn, jīnglǐ jīntiān bù zài bàngōngshì.
Sorry, the manager is not in the office today.
Pro tip: To ask if someone specific is in, simply replace 经理 with their name or title, followed by 在吗？ For example, 老师在吗？ (Is the teacher in?).
Related phrases
在哪儿买票？ · Where do i buy tickets您现在方便吗？ · Is now a good time请他给我回电话 · Please ask him to call me back
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