Take your time Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtaɪm
TAYK yor TIME
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
TAYK yaw TIME
Definition
Used to tell someone that there is no need to hurry and they can do something at their own pace.
Usage & Nuances
Polite and encouraging, used in both formal and informal contexts. Often said to reassure someone or relieve pressure. Common in everyday conversation, especially when someone feels rushed or nervous.
Spanish: tómate tu tiempo - no te apresuresPortuguese (BR): fique à vontade - não tenha pressaPortuguese (PT): fica à vontade - não tenhas pressaChinese (Simplified): 慢慢来 - 不着急Chinese (Traditional): 慢慢來 - 不急Hindi: अपना समय लो - जल्दी मत करोArabic: خذ وقتك - لا تتعجلBengali: আপনার সময় নিয়ে করুন - আরাম করে করুনRussian: не спешите - не торопитесьJapanese: ごゆっくりどうぞ - ゆっくりしてくださいVietnamese: cứ từ từ - cứ bình tĩnhKorean: 천천히 하세요 - 급하게 하지 마세요Turkish: acele etme - sakin olUrdu: آرام سے کریں - اپنا وقت لیںIndonesian: silakan pelan-pelan - jangan terburu-buru
Example Sentences
Please take your time with the test.
basic
You can take your time to answer the questions.
basic
There’s no rush, just take your time.
basic
Hey, take your time—there’s plenty of coffee left.
natural
If you need to take your time, that’s totally fine with me.
natural
No worries, just take your time and let me know when you’re ready.
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