We had a lovely time Meaning in English

expression · lemma: have a lovely time

US

WEE HAD uh-LUV-lee TYM

UK

wee-HAD uh-LUV-lee TYME

Definition

This expression means that you enjoyed yourself and had a pleasant, enjoyable experience together.

Usage & Nuances

This is a warm, friendly expression typically said after events, visits, or trips. It works in both formal and informal settings. Common with 'had', but 'have a lovely time' (future) is also used. 'Lovely' increases positivity—other words like 'great' or 'wonderful' can be substituted.

• Spanish: lo pasamos muy bien - fue un momento encantador
• Portuguese (BR): nos divertimos muito - tivemos um momento adorável
• Portuguese (PT): divertimo-nos muito - tivemos um momento adorável
• Chinese (Simplified): 我们度过了一段美好时光
• Chinese (Traditional): 我們度過了一段美好時光
• Hindi: हमारा समय बहुत अच्छा रहा
• Arabic: قضينا وقتًا رائعًا
• Bengali: আমরা দারুণ সময় কাটিয়েছি - আমরা সুন্দর সময় কাটিয়েছি
• Russian: мы прекрасно провели время - мы отлично провели время
• Japanese: とても楽しい時間を過ごしました
• Vietnamese: chúng tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời - chúng tôi đã có thời gian rất vui
• Korean: 우리는 즐거운 시간을 보냈어요 - 우리는 정말 좋은 시간을 보냈어요
• Turkish: harika vakit geçirdik - çok güzel zaman geçirdik
• Urdu: ہم نے بہت اچھا وقت گزارا - ہمارا وقت بہت خوشگوار گزرا
• Indonesian: kami bersenang-senang - kami menikmati waktu yang indah

Example Sentences

We had a lovely time at the park yesterday.

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Thank you! We had a lovely time visiting your home.

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We had a lovely time at the wedding.

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We had a lovely time catching up with everyone last night.

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I just wanted to say, we had a lovely time. Let's do it again soon!

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We had a lovely time exploring the city together, even in the rain.

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