For your sake Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈseɪk
FOR-yor-SAYK or FER-yor-SAYK or FRER-yor-SAYK
fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /sɑːkeɪ
faw-YAW-SAYK or faw-YAW-SAH-kay
Definition
This expression means doing something to benefit or protect another person, because it is good for them or in their interest.
Usage & Nuances
Often precedes advice or a warning. Can be softened ("for your own sake"). Common in both spoken and written English, somewhat formal or serious. Can also be used with other possessives (his, her, their sake).
Spanish: por tu bien - por tu propio bienPortuguese (BR): para o seu bemPortuguese (PT): para o teu bem - para o seu bemChinese (Simplified): 为了你的利益 - 为了你好Chinese (Traditional): 為了你的利益 - 為了你好Hindi: तुम्हारे भले के लिएArabic: من أجلك - من أجل مصلحتكBengali: তোমার মঙ্গলের জন্য - তোমার ভালোর জন্যRussian: ради тебя - для твоего благаJapanese: あなたのためにVietnamese: vì lợi ích của bạnKorean: 너를 위해 - 네 이익을 위해Turkish: senin iyiliğin içinUrdu: تمہارے فائدے کے لیےIndonesian: demi kebaikanmu - demi kepentinganmu
Example Sentences
I'm telling you this for your sake.
basic
Please rest for your sake.
basic
You should eat healthy food for your sake.
basic
Do it for your sake, not because others expect it.
natural
I'm being strict for your sake—you'll thank me later.
natural
For your sake, I hope everything works out.
natural