Maybe some other time Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmeɪbi/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈəðɝ/ /ˈtaɪm

MAY-bee SUM UH-thur TYM

UK

mˈeɪbiː/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈʌðɐ/ /tˈaɪm

MAY-bee SUM UTH-uh TYM

Definition

This phrase is a polite way to refuse an invitation or suggestion, meaning you don't want to do it now but might be open to it in the future.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally and politely, often when declining social invitations or favors. Implies you are not completely rejecting the idea, leaving the door open for another occasion. Similar to 'not this time' but softer.

• Spanish: quizás en otra ocasión - tal vez en otro momento
• Portuguese (BR): talvez outra hora - quem sabe em outro momento
• Portuguese (PT): talvez noutra altura - talvez outra vez
• Chinese (Simplified): 也许下次吧 - 可能以后再说
• Chinese (Traditional): 也許下次吧 - 可能以後再說
• Hindi: शायद किसी और बार
• Arabic: ربما في وقت آخر
• Bengali: হয়তো অন্য কোনো সময়
• Russian: может быть в другой раз
• Japanese: また今度
• Vietnamese: có lẽ lúc khác
• Korean: 다음에 (봐요) - 나중에
• Turkish: belki başka zaman
• Urdu: شاید کسی اور وقت
• Indonesian: mungkin lain kali

Example Sentences

Sorry, I'm busy tonight. Maybe some other time.

basic

Thanks for inviting me, but maybe some other time.

basic

I can't go with you today, maybe some other time.

basic

That sounds fun, but maybe some other time — I've got so much to do.

natural

Let me check my schedule. If not today, then maybe some other time.

natural

Hey, are you free to grab coffee? — Maybe some other time, I'm a bit tired now.

natural