Hang on Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HANG-AWN
hˈæŋ/ /ˈɒn
HANG-ON
Definition
Used to tell someone to wait a moment, or to ask them to be patient. It can also mean to keep trying or to not give up.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common, especially in conversation. Often used on the phone or when someone is doing something. 'Hang on' and 'hold on' can be interchangeable when asking to wait, but 'hang on' also means 'persevere' or 'don't give up.'
Spanish: esperar - aguantarPortuguese (BR): esperar - aguentarPortuguese (PT): espera - aguentarChinese (Simplified): 等一下 - 坚持Chinese (Traditional): 等一下 - 堅持Hindi: ज़रा ठहरना - टिके रहनाArabic: انتظر - تمسّكBengali: অপেক্ষা করো - ধরে থাকো (হাল ছেড়ো না)Russian: подожди - держисьJapanese: ちょっと待って - 踏ん張るVietnamese: chờ đã - cố gắng chịu đựngKorean: 잠깐만 - 버티다Turkish: bekle - dayan (vazgeçme)Urdu: ذرا رکو - ہمت نہ ہاروIndonesian: tunggu dulu - bertahan
Example Sentences
Hang on, I have to find my keys.
basic
Can you hang on for a minute?
basic
Just hang on, help is coming.
basic
Hang on, I’ll be right back.
natural
Things are tough, but you just have to hang on.
natural
Could you hang on while I check something?
natural