On the way Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪ
AHN/ AWN-thuh/ thee-WAY
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪ
ON-thuh/ thee-WAY
Definición
Used to say that someone or something is traveling towards a place, or that something will happen soon.
Uso & Matices
Informal and commonly used in spoken English. Can refer to literal travel ('I'm on the way') or things that are going to happen soon ('Help is on the way'). Often confused with 'on my way', which is more personal. It can also suggest progress toward something.
Spanish: en caminoPortuguese (BR): a caminhoPortuguese (PT): a caminhoChinese (Simplified): 在路上Chinese (Traditional): 在路上Hindi: रास्ते मेंArabic: في الطريقBengali: পথে - আসছেRussian: в пути - уже едетJapanese: 向かっている - 到着途中Vietnamese: đang trên đường - sắp tớiKorean: 오는 중 - 가는 중Turkish: yolda - gelmekteUrdu: راستے میںIndonesian: sedang dalam perjalanan - segera datang
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The bus is on the way.
basic
Dinner is on the way.
basic
My friend is on the way to my house.
basic
Don't worry, help is on the way!
natural
Your package is on the way, so expect it soon.
natural
He’s stuck in traffic but he’s on the way.
natural