Hesitate Meaning in English
word
/ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/
HEZ-uh-tayt
/hˈɛsɪtˌeɪt/
HEZ-i-tayt
परिभाषा
To pause before doing something, usually because you are unsure or nervous.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Usually used in situations of uncertainty, fear, or politeness. Common with 'to' infinitive: 'hesitate to ask.' Formal to neutral; avoid in casual slang. Not the same as 'delay' (which implies time passing, not uncertainty).
Spanish: dudar - vacilarPortuguese (BR): hesitar - vacilarPortuguese (PT): hesitar - vacilarChinese (Simplified): 犹豫Chinese (Traditional): 猶豫Hindi: हिचकिचानाArabic: ترددBengali: দ্বিধা করা - সংকোচ করাRussian: колебаться - сомневатьсяJapanese: ためらうVietnamese: do dựKorean: 망설이다 - 주저하다Turkish: tereddüt etmekUrdu: ہچکچاناIndonesian: ragu - bimbang
उदाहरण वाक्य
Please don't hesitate to call me if you need help.
basic
She hesitated before answering the question.
basic
Do not hesitate to tell us your opinion.
basic
He seemed to hesitate when I asked about his plans.
natural
Don't hesitate—just go for it!
natural
I always hesitate before speaking in public.
natural