Butt into Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbət/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə

BUHT IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh

UK

bˈʌt/ /ˈɪntʊ

BUT IN-tuh

Definition

To interrupt a conversation or get involved in a situation that does not directly concern you, usually without being invited.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often mildly disapproving. Common with 'conversation' or 'argument': 'butt into the conversation'. It suggests the interruption is unwanted. Do not use in formal writing.

• Spanish: interrumpir - meterse (en una conversación)
• Portuguese (BR): interromper - meter-se (em uma conversa)
• Portuguese (PT): interromper - meter-se (numa conversa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 插嘴 - 插手（别人的事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 插嘴 - 插手（別人的事）
• Hindi: बीच में टोकना - बात में दखल देना
• Arabic: يتدخل - يقاطع (حديث أو نقاش)
• Bengali: হস্তক্ষেপ করা - মাঝখানে ঢুকে পড়া
• Russian: вмешиваться - влезать (в разговор)
• Japanese: 割り込む - 首を突っ込む
• Vietnamese: xen vào - chen vào
• Korean: 끼어들다 - 참견하다
• Turkish: laf yapmak - karışmak (birine/bir şeye)
• Urdu: دخل اندازی کرنا - ٹانگ اڑانا
• Indonesian: ikut campur - menyela (pembicaraan)

Example Sentences

Please don't butt into our discussion.

basic

Kids shouldn't butt into adult conversations.

basic

He always butts into my phone calls.

basic

Sorry to butt into, but I think you dropped this.

natural

You shouldn’t just butt into other people’s arguments.

natural

Everyone gets annoyed when he butts into their business.

natural