Bring home Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊm

BRING HOHM

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /hˈəʊm

br-ING HOHM

Definition

To take something or someone to your home. Also used to mean making someone understand something important or real.

Usage & Nuances

Can be literal (taking something home) or figurative ('bring home the point'). In the figurative sense, common in academic, journalistic, or persuasive contexts. Don't confuse with 'take home' (which usually means remove for personal use or salary after deductions). Typical collocation: 'bring home to someone'.

• Spanish: llevar a casa - dejar claro (hacer entender)
• Portuguese (BR): levar para casa - deixar claro (fazer perceber)
• Portuguese (PT): levar para casa - deixar claro (fazer perceber)
• Chinese (Simplified): 带回家 - 使明白
• Chinese (Traditional): 帶回家 - 使明白
• Hindi: घर लाना - स्पष्ट कर देना
• Arabic: يُحضر إلى المنزل - يوضح (يجعل مفهوماً)
• Bengali: বাসায় আনা - উপলব্ধি করানো
• Russian: домой принести - донести (до сознания)
• Japanese: 家に持ち帰る - 実感させる
• Vietnamese: mang về nhà - làm ai đó nhận ra
• Korean: 집에 가져오다 - 깨닫게 하다
• Turkish: eve getirmek - birine anlatmak
• Urdu: گھر لانا - احساس دلانا
• Indonesian: membawa pulang - menyadarkan

Example Sentences

Can you bring home some bread after work?

basic

She always brings home souvenirs from her trips.

basic

Dad will bring home pizza for dinner.

basic

The news report really brought home how serious the situation is.

natural

Her story brought home the importance of family.

natural

Sometimes it takes a mistake to really bring home a lesson.

natural