Can't help but do Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkænt/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈbət/ /ˈdu

KANT HELP but DOO

UK

kɑːnt/ /hˈɛlp/ /bˈʌt/ /dʉː

KAHNT HELP but DYOO

التعريف

Used to express that someone is unable to stop themselves from doing something; they feel it is impossible not to act that way.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal and common in spoken English. Often followed by a verb in base form: 'can't help but laugh'. Alternative: 'can't help doing' (e.g., 'can't help laughing'). Used to express strong feelings or instincts.

• Spanish: no poder evitar hacer
• Portuguese (BR): não conseguir deixar de fazer
• Portuguese (PT): não conseguir deixar de fazer
• Chinese (Simplified): 忍不住（做某事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 忍不住（做某事）
• Hindi: रोक नहीं पाना कि (कुछ करना)
• Arabic: لا يمكن إلا أن (يفعل)
• Bengali: নিজেকে থামাতে পারা যায় না - নিজের অজান্তেই করা হয়ে যায়
• Russian: не могу не сделать - не могу удержаться от того, чтобы сделать
• Japanese: せずにはいられない
• Vietnamese: không thể không làm - không thể kiềm chế làm
• Korean: 하지 않을 수 없다
• Turkish: yapmadan edememek
• Urdu: روک نہیں سکتا کہ کروں
• Indonesian: tidak bisa tidak melakukan

جمل نموذجية

I can't help but do my homework right after school.

basic

She can't help but do the right thing, even when it's difficult.

basic

You can't help but do what you love.

basic

I saw the puppy and can't help but do a little happy dance.

natural

Every time someone tells a joke, I can't help but do a big laugh.

natural

When my favorite song comes on, I can't help but do some silly dance moves.

natural