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I will make time...? #1 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 18:01 pm   I will make time...?
 

Hi,

How would you translate:

"Ich nehme mir gerne Zeit für Sie"
(? I will make time to answer all questions you might have)

Is there such a thing in English?

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I will make time...? #2 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 18:27 pm   I will make time...?
 

I'm not so sure, but 'I'll make time' sounds like you have something else to do and that you are about to delay it. It sort of puts the other person under an obligation.
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I will make time...? #3 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 18:32 pm   I will make time...?
 

Andrea is correct." I'm very busy, but I'll make time ," suggests that you are interrupting someone with a request.
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I will make time...? #4 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 18:40 pm   I will make time...?
 

I'd rather say: "Take your time and ask your questions, I'll do my best to answer them all."
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I will make time...? #5 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 18:55 pm   I will make time...?
 

Hi,

Thanks a lot for all your answers - wow, you are both very quick!

Well, the statement is - I will take care of you, pamper you and will have time for you and all questions you might have...
My problem is, I need to express this in a formal way.

Your suggestions sound informal to me. Maybe I am wrong?

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I will make time...? #6 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 19:04 pm   I will make time...?
 

Then say: "Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and I do my best to answer them."

It hugely depends on the context here. Whether you are guiding a tour, holding a speech, or doing a presentation. It also depends on the audience. It's very hard to say from here which terms you could or should actually use.

You could also say: "If there are any questions or requests, don't hesitate to ask, I'll do my best to fulfill all of them."
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I will make time...? #7 (permalink) Thu May 07, 2009 22:39 pm   I will make time...?
 

It sounds to me like you're looking for something to say to a potential client as part of a sales pitch. If that's the case, I would suggest something like "We will take the time to answer any and all of your questions.".

For an even more elaborate response, " We will take whatever time necessary to answer all your questions to their fullest."

If you really want to pour on the honey "Be assured, we guarantee/promise to take whatever time necessary to completely answer each and every single one of your questions to the fullest extent of your satisfaction."

That's getting a little superficial, but hey, it's sales. :)
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I will make time...? #8 (permalink) Tue May 12, 2009 10:29 am   I will make time...?
 

Thanks for all your answers.
Those are great solutions, but the questions are just part of the statement.

What do you think about the word "tend" or "attend".
Could I say: I attend to all my customers and answer all questions you might have in the most professional and uncomplicated style. ?

(I start feeling guilty because I am so hard to please (blush))
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I will make time...? #9 (permalink) Tue May 12, 2009 13:32 pm   I will make time...?
 

Try to start with: "I personally attend to......."
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I will make time...? #10 (permalink) Tue May 12, 2009 13:43 pm   I will make time...?
 

O.K. Sounds good!

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