Ask out Meaning in English
expression
ˈæsk/ /ˈaʊt
ASK-owt
ˈɑːsk/ /ˈaʊt
AHSK-owt
Definition
To invite someone to go on a date or go out, usually in a romantic context.
Usage & Nuances
"Ask out" is usually informal and almost always refers to suggesting a romantic meeting. Commonly used as "ask someone out." Often confused with simply inviting someone, but it implies romantic interest.
Spanish: invitar a salirPortuguese (BR): chamar para sair - convidar para um encontroPortuguese (PT): convidar para sair - pedir para sairChinese (Simplified): 约某人出去（约会）Chinese (Traditional): 約某人出去（約會）Hindi: किसी को बाहर जाने के लिए कहना (डेट के लिए)Arabic: يطلب من شخص الخروج (موعد غرامي)Bengali: ডেটের জন্য প্রস্তাব দেয়া - ডেট করতে বলাRussian: пригласить на свиданиеJapanese: デートに誘うVietnamese: rủ đi hẹn hòKorean: 데이트 신청하다Turkish: çıkma teklif etmekUrdu: ڈیٹ پر بلاناIndonesian: mengajak berkencan
Example Sentences
I want to ask out my coworker for dinner.
basic
Did you ask out Sarah last week?
basic
He finally decided to ask out his crush.
basic
It takes a lot of courage to ask out someone you really like.
natural
Why don’t you just ask her out and see what happens?
natural
I was nervous, but I managed to ask him out at the end of the party.
natural