Hang round Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈɹaʊnd
HANG-ROWND
hˈæŋ/ /ɹˈaʊnd
HANG-ROWND
Definition
To stay in a place without a specific purpose, often just waiting, spending time, or being with friends.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in British English; 'hang out' is more common in American English. Implies not doing anything important. Typical with places: 'hang round the park', 'hang round the shop'. Can sound lazy or aimless depending on context.
Spanish: merodear - pasar el rato (con amigos)Portuguese (BR): ficar por aí - andar à toaPortuguese (PT): andar por aí - vaguearChinese (Simplified): 闲逛 - 闲呆Chinese (Traditional): 閒逛 - 閒待著Hindi: आसपास घूमना - बिना वजह समय बितानाArabic: يتسكع - يمضي الوقت (مع الأصدقاء)Bengali: ঘোরাঘুরি করা - সময় কাটানো (কোনো উদ্দেশ্য ছাড়াই)Russian: слоняться - болтаться без делаJapanese: ぶらぶらする - たむろするVietnamese: lang thang - quanh quẩnKorean: 빈둥거리다 - 어슬렁거리다Turkish: oyalanmak - vakit öldürmekUrdu: آس پاس منڈلانا - آوارہ گردی کرناIndonesian: nongkrong - berkeliaran
Example Sentences
We used to hang round the playground after school.
basic
Don’t hang round the entrance; come inside.
basic
They hang round here every evening.
basic
I didn’t have anything to do so I just hung round town for a bit.
natural
Are you just going to hang round all day or actually get something done?
natural
We can just hang round at the café until the movie starts.
natural