Watch your language Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/, /ˈɫæŋɡwɪdʒ
WAWCH yur LANG-gwidj
wˈɒtʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ
WOTCH yaw LANG-gwidj
Definition
Said to tell someone to stop using rude, offensive, or inappropriate words. It’s a polite warning to speak more respectfully.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used by adults, teachers, or parents to correct someone's rude or offensive speech. It is polite but firm; can sometimes sound scolding. Not used for minor mistakes—typically when bad language or swearing is involved.
Spanish: cuida tu lenguaje - cuida tus palabrasPortuguese (BR): cuidado com a sua linguagem - cuidado com o que você falaPortuguese (PT): cuidado com a tua linguagem - cuidado com o que dizesChinese (Simplified): 注意你的言辞 - 注意你的用词Chinese (Traditional): 注意你的言詞 - 注意你的用詞Hindi: अपनी भाषा पर ध्यान दो - अपने शब्दों का ध्यान रखोArabic: انتبه لكلامك - راقب لغتكBengali: ভাষার প্রতি খেয়াল রাখো - ভাষা ঠিক রাখোRussian: следи за языком - следите за речьюJapanese: 言葉に気をつけて - 言葉遣いに注意してVietnamese: giữ lời nói cho lịch sự - chú ý lời nói của mìnhKorean: 말을 조심해 - 언행을 조심해Turkish: diline dikkat et - ağzından çıkanlara dikkat etUrdu: زبان پر قابو رکھو - الفاظ کا خیال رکھوIndonesian: jaga ucapanmu - perhatikan bahasamu
Example Sentences
Please watch your language around children.
basic
You need to watch your language at school.
basic
The coach told the players to watch their language during the game.
basic
Hey, watch your language—there’s no need to curse.
natural
If you don’t watch your language, I’ll have to ask you to leave.
natural
Some people really need to watch their language in public places.
natural