Secs Meaning in English
word · lemma: sec
ˈsɛk
SEK
sˈɛks
SEKS
Definition
A very informal abbreviation for 'seconds,' used to refer to short periods of time.
Usage & Nuances
'Secs' is very informal and primarily used in speech or casual writing. Common in quick instructions, online chats, and texting. Avoid in formal writing; use 'seconds' instead.
Spanish: segundosPortuguese (BR): segundosPortuguese (PT): segundosChinese (Simplified): 秒（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 秒（複數）Hindi: सेकंड्सArabic: ثوانٍBengali: সেকেন্ড - সেকস (ইংরেজি সংক্ষিপ্ত)Russian: сек - секунда (разг.)Japanese: 秒（カジュアル省略）Vietnamese: giây (viết tắt, thân mật)Korean: 초(짧게 줄여 말함)Turkish: sn - saniye (kısa ve samimi)Urdu: سیکنڈز (مختصر غیر رسمی)Indonesian: dtk (singkatan tidak resmi) - detik (bahasa sehari-hari)
Example Sentences
Wait a few secs before opening the door.
basic
It only takes a few secs to answer this question.
basic
The light will turn green in ten secs.
basic
Give me two secs, I'll be right with you.
natural
I’ll call you back in a couple of secs.
natural
Hang on, this will be done in just secs.
natural