Go without Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To not have or use something that you would like or need, usually because it is unavailable.
Usage & Nuances
'Go without' is informal and usually refers to necessities or comforts, often used with 'have to go without' or 'can go without.' Not the same as 'do without,' which is slightly more general or formal. Common for talking about sacrifices.
Spanish: pasar sin - quedarse sinPortuguese (BR): ficar sem - passar semPortuguese (PT): ficar sem - passar semChinese (Simplified): 没有...也行 - 忍受缺乏Chinese (Traditional): 沒有...也行 - 忍受缺乏Hindi: के बिना रहना - बिना रह जानाArabic: يستغني عن - يعيش بدونBengali: ছাড়া থাকতে হওয়া - না পাওয়াRussian: обходиться безJapanese: なしで過ごす - 我慢するVietnamese: thiếu - không cóKorean: 없이 지내다 - 없이 살다Turkish: -sız kalmak - olmadan idare etmekUrdu: کے بغیر گزارہ کرناIndonesian: tidak mendapatkan - harus tanpa
Example Sentences
We had to go without electricity for two days.
basic
Some children go without breakfast every morning.
basic
I can't go without my phone for a whole day.
basic
We all had to go without internet during the storm last night.
natural
If you forget your wallet, you'll have to go without coffee today.
natural
Sometimes you just have to go without things you want.
natural