Know when one is not wanted Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈwɔntɪd

NOH WHEN wuhn IZ not WAWN-tid

UK

nˈəʊ/ /wˈɛn/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /nˈɒt/ /wˈɒntɪd

noh-WEN won IZ not WONT-id

Definición

To realize or recognize that your presence is not appreciated or wanted by others.

Uso & Matices

This expression is often used in social situations to describe being sensitive to others’ feelings and signals. Usually said in the third person or as advice. Can be direct or polite depending on tone. Not literal; metaphorical understanding required.

• Spanish: saber cuándo uno no es bienvenido - darse cuenta cuando no se es querido
• Portuguese (BR): saber quando não é bem-vindo - perceber quando não é desejado
• Portuguese (PT): saber quando não é bem-vindo - perceber quando não é desejado
• Chinese (Simplified): 知道自己不受欢迎的时候
• Chinese (Traditional): 知道自己不受歡迎的時候
• Hindi: समझना कि जब आपकी ज़रूरत नहीं है
• Arabic: أن تعرف متى لا يُراد بك
• Bengali: বোঝা কখন কেউ চায় না
• Russian: понимать, что ты нежеланен
• Japanese: 自分が歓迎されていないときに気付く
• Vietnamese: biết khi mình không được hoan nghênh
• Korean: 자신이 원하지 않는다는 것을 알다
• Turkish: istenmediğini bilmek
• Urdu: سمجھنا کہ کہاں آپ کی ضرورت نہیں
• Indonesian: tahu kapan diri tidak diinginkan

Oraciones de Ejemplo

It's important to know when one is not wanted at a party.

basic

She was sad but she could know when one is not wanted.

basic

You have to know when one is not wanted and leave quietly.

basic

Sometimes, you just need to know when one is not wanted and move on.

natural

He doesn’t always know when one is not wanted, which gets him into awkward situations.

natural

You’ve got to know when one is not wanted or you might overstay your welcome.

natural