Hurry up Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɝi/ /ˈəp
HURR-ee UP
hˈʌɹi/ /ˈʌp
HUH-ree UP
Definition
To tell someone to do something faster, or to move or act more quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used as a command to prompt speed—can sound impatient if said sharply. Used alone ('Hurry up!') or with 'and' ('Hurry up and finish!'). Not usually used for formal requests.
Spanish: date prisa - apúratePortuguese (BR): anda logo - apresse-sePortuguese (PT): despacha-te - apressa-teChinese (Simplified): 快点Chinese (Traditional): 快點Hindi: जल्दी करोArabic: أسرعBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি করো - জলদি করোRussian: поторопись - поспешиJapanese: 急いでVietnamese: nhanh lênKorean: 서둘러 - 빨리 해Turkish: acele etUrdu: جلدی کروIndonesian: cepatlah - buru-buru
Example Sentences
Hurry up or we'll miss the bus!
basic
Can you hurry up? I'm waiting for you.
basic
Let's hurry up and finish our homework.
basic
Come on, hurry up! The show's about to start.
natural
If you don't hurry up, we'll be late again.
natural
I'll be ready in a minute, so don't tell me to hurry up!
natural