Better luck next time Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈɫək/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈtaɪm

BET-er LUK NEKST TYM

UK

bˈɛtɐ/ /lˈʌk/ /nˈɛkst/ /tˈaɪm

BET-uh LUK NEKST TYM

Definition

A polite or encouraging way to tell someone not to feel bad after a failure, hoping they will succeed in the future.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal situations, often after competitions or games. It can sound encouraging or slightly teasing, depending on tone. Not used for serious failures or tragedies.

• Spanish: mejor suerte la próxima vez
• Portuguese (BR): mais sorte da próxima vez
• Portuguese (PT): mais sorte para a próxima
• Chinese (Simplified): 下次好运
• Chinese (Traditional): 下次好運
• Hindi: अगली बार शायद किस्मत साथ दे
• Arabic: حظًا أوفر في المرة القادمة
• Bengali: পরের বার ভালো হবে - আগামী বার চেষ্টা করো
• Russian: в следующий раз повезёт - удача в следующий раз
• Japanese: 次はうまくいくよ - 次こそは
• Vietnamese: chúc may mắn lần sau - hy vọng lần sau sẽ thành công
• Korean: 다음엔 더 잘 될 거야 - 다음에는 행운이 있길
• Turkish: bir dahaki sefere şansın açık olsun - bir dahaki sefere daha iyi olsun
• Urdu: اگلی بار قسمت آزماؤ - اگلی دفعہ کوشش کرو
• Indonesian: semoga beruntung lain kali - semoga sukses di kesempatan berikutnya

Example Sentences

You lost the game, but better luck next time!

basic

Didn't pass the test? Better luck next time.

basic

Our team didn't win. Oh well, better luck next time.

basic

Aw, so close! Better luck next time, buddy.

natural

Didn't catch the bus? Better luck next time—let's grab a coffee while we wait.

natural

Wow, you almost won the grand prize! Better luck next time.

natural