In the market Meaning in English
expression
in thuh MAR-kit
in thuh MAR-kit
Definition
This expression usually means someone is looking to buy something or is interested in acquiring something, often related to houses, jobs, or romantic relationships.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as 'in the market for' (e.g., 'in the market for a car'). Common in real estate, jobs, and dating contexts. Not about physically being at a market, but about searching or wanting something. Informal and conversational.
Spanish: buscando - en el mercado (buscando algo)Portuguese (BR): procurando - no mercado (buscando algo)Portuguese (PT): à procura - no mercado (à procura de algo)Chinese (Simplified): 在市场上（寻找、考虑购买）Chinese (Traditional): 在市場上（尋找、考慮購買）Hindi: बाज़ार में (कुछ खरीदने के उद्देश्य से)Arabic: في السوق (للبحث أو الشراء)Bengali: কিনতে আগ্রহী - খোঁজ করছেনRussian: в поиске - интересоваться покупкойJapanese: 探しているVietnamese: đang tìm mua - đang quan tâmKorean: 구매를 찾고 있다 - 관심 있다Turkish: satın almak isteyen - arayışındaUrdu: خریدنے کے خواہشمند - تلاش میںIndonesian: sedang mencari - berminat membeli
Example Sentences
I am in the market for a new laptop.
basic
They are in the market for a house.
basic
Are you in the market for a new job?
basic
She’s newly single and definitely in the market.
natural
If you’re in the market for a used car, I know a good dealer.
natural
I’m not in the market right now, but let me know if something changes.
natural