Pay a visit Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈvɪzɪt
PAY-uh-VIZ-it
pˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /vˈɪzɪt
PAY-uh-VIZ-it
Definition
To go somewhere to see someone or something, usually for a short time.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal; often used in polite invitations, stories, or to add variety instead of 'visit.' Common with 'to' (pay a visit to someone). Can sound old-fashioned in daily conversation.
Spanish: hacer una visita - visitarPortuguese (BR): fazer uma visita - visitarPortuguese (PT): fazer uma visita - visitarChinese (Simplified): 拜访 - 访问Chinese (Traditional): 拜訪 - 造訪Hindi: मुलाकात करना - भेंट करनाArabic: يقوم بزيارة - يزورBengali: সাক্ষাৎ করা - দেখতে যাওয়াRussian: нанести визит - посетитьJapanese: 訪問する - お邪魔するVietnamese: ghé thăm - đến thămKorean: 방문하다Turkish: ziyaret etmekUrdu: ملاقات کرنا - ملنے جاناIndonesian: mengunjungi - berkunjung
Example Sentences
We should pay a visit to grandma this weekend.
basic
Our teacher will pay a visit to our class tomorrow.
basic
They decided to pay a visit to the museum.
basic
If you’re ever in town, feel free to pay a visit!
natural
My boss decided to pay a visit without warning, so everyone rushed to clean up.
natural
We haven't paid a visit to that little café since last year.
natural