Spoken for Meaning in English
expression
ˈspoʊkən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SPOH-kuhn-for, SPOH-kuhn-fer, SPOH-kuhn-fur
spˈəʊkən/ /fˈɔː
sp-OH-kuhn-faw
Definition
If something or someone is "spoken for," it means they are already reserved, taken, or promised to someone else, whether it is an object, a time slot, or a romantic relationship.
Usage & Nuances
'Spoken for' is slightly formal and often used to indicate commitment. Common with seats, items for sale, or romantic partners ('she's spoken for'). Not used for general ownership—implies a prior promise or claim.
Spanish: comprometido - apartado (reservado)Portuguese (BR): comprometido - reservadoPortuguese (PT): comprometido - reservadoChinese (Simplified): 已被预订 - 已名花有主Chinese (Traditional): 已被預訂 - 已名花有主Hindi: पहले से बुक - प्रतिबद्ध (रिश्ते में)Arabic: محجوز - مرتبط (للزواج أو العلاقة)Bengali: সংরক্ষিত - বুক করা - আগেই প্রতিশ্রুতRussian: занят - зарезервирован - обещанJapanese: 予約済み - すでに約束されているVietnamese: đã có người đặt - đã có chủ - đã hứa cho ai đóKorean: 예약됨 - 이미 약속된Turkish: ayrılmış - rezerve edilmiş - birine söz verilmişUrdu: محفوظ - وعدہ شدہ - بک شدہIndonesian: sudah dipesan - sudah ada yang punya - sudah dijanjikan
Example Sentences
Sorry, that seat is spoken for.
basic
All the cakes are spoken for.
basic
She is already spoken for.
basic
Let me check if that table is spoken for.
natural
All his free time is spoken for these days.
natural
I wish I could go, but I’m spoken for that evening.
natural