Raincheck Meaning in English

word

US

ˈreɪnˌtʃɛk

RAYN-chek

UK

ˈreɪntʃɛk

RAYN-chek

Definition

A polite way to say you can't accept an invitation now, but you want to do it another time; originally, a ticket to allow you to attend later if an event is postponed because of rain.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly US English. Common in phrases like 'Can I take a raincheck?' (request) or 'I'll take a raincheck' (declining politely). Not used literally except in sports tickets or sales—mostly now means politely postponing plans. Not common in UK English.

• Spanish: vale para otra ocasión - posponer (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): vale para outra oportunidade - remarcar (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): vale para outra ocasião - remarcar (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 下次再约 - 改期（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 下次再約 - 改期（口語）
• Hindi: किसी और बार - बाद में करना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: موعد آخر - التأجيل (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: পরে করার প্রতিশ্রুতি - বিনয়ের সাথে স্থগিত অনুরোধ
• Russian: перенести встречу - приглашение на потом
• Japanese: また今度 - レインチェック（イベント後日参加券）
• Vietnamese: hẹn dịp khác - phiếu bảo lưu (sự kiện hoãn vì mưa)
• Korean: 다음으로 미루기 - 레인체크 (연기된 약속)
• Turkish: başka bir zaman yapmak - yağmur kuponu (etkinlik ertelendiğinde verilen bilet)
• Urdu: بعد میں وعدہ کرنا - رین چیک (بارش کی وجہ سے ملتوی)
• Indonesian: hẹn dịp khác - phiếu hẹn lại (khi hoãn vì mưa)

Example Sentences

Sorry, I have to take a raincheck on dinner tonight.

basic

Can I get a raincheck and join you next time?

basic

He offered me a raincheck for the concert since it was canceled.

basic

Mind if I take a raincheck? I really want to hang out, just can't today.

natural

Thanks for inviting me, but I have to take a raincheck this time.

natural

If you're busy, just let me know and we can do a raincheck.

natural