Just a minute Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
JUST-uh MIN-it
dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ˈmɪnɪt
JUST-uh MIN-it
Definition
Used to politely ask someone to wait for a short time, usually about a minute or less.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and polite; often used when you're about to help or answer someone. Can be shortened to 'just a sec' (more casual). Not meant for exact timing—indicates a brief wait. Common with 'please': 'Just a minute, please.' Similar to 'hold on' or 'hang on'.
Spanish: un momento - espera un minutoPortuguese (BR): um minuto - só um instantePortuguese (PT): um minuto - só um instanteChinese (Simplified): 等一下 - 稍等一下Chinese (Traditional): 等一下 - 稍等一下Hindi: एक मिनट - ज़रा ठहरिएArabic: لحظة واحدة - انتظر دقيقةBengali: এক মিনিট - একটু অপেক্ষা করুনRussian: минутку - секундуJapanese: ちょっと待って - 少し待ってVietnamese: chờ một chút - đợi một látKorean: 잠깐만 - 잠시만Turkish: bir dakika - bir saniyeUrdu: ایک منٹ - ذرا انتظار کریںIndonesian: sebentar - tunggu sebentar
Example Sentences
Just a minute, I need to find my keys.
basic
Can you wait just a minute?
basic
I'll be there in just a minute.
basic
Hey, just a minute—let me finish this text.
natural
Could you hold on just a minute while I check?
natural
Sorry, I'm busy. Can you give me just a minute?
natural