Have a word Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd

HAV-uh-WURD

UK

hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd

HAV-uh-WURD

التعريف

To speak with someone, usually briefly or privately, often to discuss something important or to give advice.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used in both casual and formal situations. Often implies a private or serious conversation, not just chatting. Can sound gentle or firm depending on tone. Used in phrases like 'Can I have a word?' (request) or 'I'll have a word with him.' (promise to talk).

• Spanish: hablar - conversar (brevemente)
• Portuguese (BR): conversar - falar (rápido)
• Portuguese (PT): falar - conversar (rapidamente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 谈一谈 - 说几句话
• Chinese (Traditional): 談一談 - 說幾句話
• Hindi: बात करना - थोड़ी देर बात करना
• Arabic: تحدث - تكلم (بسرعة)
• Bengali: কথা বলা - একটু আলোচনা করা
• Russian: поговорить - переговорить
• Japanese: 少し話す - 相談する
• Vietnamese: nói chuyện một chút - bàn riêng
• Korean: 이야기하다 - 잠깐 얘기하다
• Turkish: konuşmak - kısa bir görüşme yapmak
• Urdu: بات کرنا - مختصر گفتگو کرنا
• Indonesian: ngobrol sebentar - bicara sebentar

جمل نموذجية

Can I have a word with you after class?

basic

She wants to have a word about the project.

basic

The teacher will have a word with your parents.

basic

Let’s have a word outside where it’s quieter.

natural

I’ll have a word with him and see what’s going on.

natural

If you have a minute, can we have a word in private?

natural