Help yourself Meaning in English
expression
Definición
A polite expression inviting someone to take what they want, usually food or drink, or to make use of something freely.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used as a polite offer at meals or gatherings. Never literal—does not mean to help someone else, but to take something for oneself. Often said with a gesture for emphasis.
Spanish: sírvete - toma lo que quierasPortuguese (BR): sirva-se - fique à vontadePortuguese (PT): sirva-se - esteja à vontadeChinese (Simplified): 请自便 - 随便拿Chinese (Traditional): 請自便 - 隨便拿Hindi: स्वयं लें - खुद ले लीजिएArabic: تفضّل - خذ ما تريدBengali: নিজে নিন - নিজের জন্য নিনRussian: угощайтесь - берите самиJapanese: ご自由にどうぞVietnamese: cứ tự nhiênKorean: 마음껏 드세요 - 편하게 드세요Turkish: buyurun - kendin alUrdu: خود لے لیںIndonesian: silakan ambil sendiri - silakan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please help yourself to some snacks.
basic
There are drinks in the fridge—help yourself.
basic
Help yourself—there’s plenty for everyone!
natural
Don’t be shy, just help yourself to anything you like.
natural
He told us to help ourselves, so I made a big plate.
natural
If you want more cake, just help yourself.
basic