When you get a chance Meaning in English
expression
WHEN-yoo-GET-uh-CHANS
when-YOO-get-uh-CHAANS
Definition
A polite way to ask someone to do something when they have time or are not busy. It suggests there is no rush or urgent deadline.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken and written English, especially in emails and at work. Implies patience and respect for the other person’s schedule. Use for small or non-urgent requests. Don't use if something is urgent.
Spanish: cuando tengas un momento - cuando puedasPortuguese (BR): quando você puder - quando tiver um tempoPortuguese (PT): quando puderes - quando tiveres um tempoChinese (Simplified): 有空的时候 - 你方便的时候Chinese (Traditional): 有空的時候 - 你方便的時候Hindi: जब आपको समय मिलेArabic: عندما تتسنى لك الفرصة - عندما يكون لديك وقتBengali: আপনার সময় হলে - সুযোগ পেলেRussian: когда у тебя будет возможность - когда появится времяJapanese: 時間があるときに - お時間あるときで大丈夫ですVietnamese: khi bạn có thời gian - lúc rảnhKorean: 시간 될 때 - 시간 나면Turkish: fırsatın olunca - vaktin oluncaUrdu: جب آپ کو موقع ملے - جب وقت ملےIndonesian: saat kamu sempat - kalau ada waktu
Example Sentences
When you get a chance, can you call me?
basic
Please send me the report when you get a chance.
basic
Let me know when you get a chance.
basic
Can you take a look at this file when you get a chance? No rush!
natural
Just reply when you get a chance. No pressure at all.
natural
Hey, when you get a chance, can you water my plants?
natural