Bring along Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ

BRING-uh-LAWNG

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ

bring-uh-LONG

Definition

To take someone or something with you when you go somewhere.

Usage & Nuances

'Bring along' is informal and often used in invitations or casual instructions. It can refer to both people and objects. Typical phrases: 'Can I bring along a friend?', 'Don't forget to bring along your passport.' Don't confuse with 'bring up' (start talking about a topic).

• Spanish: llevar - traer (consigo)
• Portuguese (BR): levar junto - trazer junto
• Portuguese (PT): levar consigo - trazer consigo
• Chinese (Simplified): 带上 - 携带
• Chinese (Traditional): 帶上 - 攜帶
• Hindi: साथ लाना
• Arabic: أحضر معك
• Bengali: সাথে আনা - সঙ্গে নিয়ে আসা
• Russian: взять с собой - привести с собой (человека)
• Japanese: 連れてくる - 持ってくる
• Vietnamese: mang theo
• Korean: 데려오다 - 가져오다
• Turkish: yanına almak
• Urdu: ساتھ لانا
• Indonesian: membawa - membawa serta

Example Sentences

Please bring along your books to class.

basic

You can bring along your sister if you want.

basic

Don't forget to bring along your umbrella.

basic

He decided to bring along some snacks just in case everyone gets hungry.

natural

You should bring along your laptop for the meeting—it might be helpful.

natural

Is it okay if I bring along my kids to the party?

natural