Run an errand Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛɹənd
RUN an ERR-und
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛɹənd
run an ERR-und
Definition
To go out and do a short task, like shopping, mailing something, or picking something up, usually outside home or work.
Usage & Nuances
'Run an errand' is informal and common in everyday spoken English. Often used for routine or minor tasks, usually outside. Alternatives: 'do an errand', but 'run' is much more idiomatic. Don't confuse with 'run errands' (plural: doing several tasks).
Spanish: hacer un recado - hacer una diligenciaPortuguese (BR): fazer uma tarefa - resolver um assuntoPortuguese (PT): fazer um recado - tratar de um assuntoChinese (Simplified): 办事 - 跑腿Chinese (Traditional): 辦事 - 跑腿Hindi: काम से जाना - कोई काम करनाArabic: قضاء مشوار - أداء مهمة بسيطةBengali: কাজে যাওয়া - প্রয়োজনীয় কাজ সেরে আসাRussian: делать поручение - сходить по делуJapanese: 用事を済ませるVietnamese: đi làm việc vặt - đi chạy việc vặtKorean: 심부름을 하다Turkish: işe gitmek - bir işi halletmekUrdu: کام پر جانا - کوئی ضروری کام کرناIndonesian: pergi mengurus keperluan - pergi menjalankan tugas
Example Sentences
I have to run an errand after work.
basic
She needed to run an errand for her mother.
basic
Can you run an errand for me?
basic
I’ll be late—I need to run an errand on my way home.
natural
He stepped out to run an errand but should be back soon.
natural
Do you want to come with me while I run an errand?
natural