Let us do Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈəs/, /ˌjuˈɛs/ /ˈdu
LET-uhs-DOO
lˈɛt/ /ˈʌs/ /dʉː
LET-uss-DOO
Definition
Used to suggest that a group, including yourself and at least one other person, do something together. It is often used to propose activities or actions.
Usage & Nuances
Often contracted to 'let's' in both speech and writing. Used to make friendly suggestions; more formal, written, or emphatic as 'let us'. Rarely used to give orders. Not the same as 'let us' in prayers or very formal speech.
Spanish: vamos a hacerPortuguese (BR): vamos fazerPortuguese (PT): vamos fazerChinese (Simplified): 让我们做Chinese (Traditional): 讓我們做Hindi: चलिए करेंArabic: دعونا نفعلBengali: চলুন করি - চল করিRussian: давайте сделаем - давай сделаемJapanese: やりましょう - 一緒にやろうVietnamese: chúng ta cùng làm - hãy làmKorean: 같이 하자 - 함께 하자Turkish: hadi yapalımUrdu: آئیے کریں - چلو کریںIndonesian: mari kita lakukan - ayo kita lakukan
Example Sentences
Let us do our homework together.
basic
Let us do something fun this weekend.
basic
Let us do our best in the game.
basic
It's late—let us do the cleaning tomorrow instead.
natural
If you're bored, let us do a puzzle together.
natural
There's a lot to fix—let us do it step by step.
natural