Ask in Meaning in English
expression
ˈæsk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
ASK-in
ˈɑːsk/ /ˈɪn
AASK-in
Definition
To invite someone to enter your home or a room, often after greeting them at the door.
Usage & Nuances
'Ask in' is somewhat formal and polite, often used when welcoming guests at home. It is rarely used outside of personal spaces. Do not confuse with 'ask out' (invite for a date) or 'ask about' (inquire). Commonly used: 'ask someone in.'
Spanish: invitar a entrarPortuguese (BR): chamar para entrar - convidar para entrarPortuguese (PT): chamar para entrar - convidar para entrarChinese (Simplified): 请进来 - 邀请进来Chinese (Traditional): 請進來 - 邀請進來Hindi: अंदर बुलाना - भीतर आमंत्रित करनाArabic: يدعو للدخولBengali: ভিতরে আমন্ত্রণ জানানRussian: пригласить войтиJapanese: 中に招き入れるVietnamese: mời vàoKorean: 안으로 들이다 - 초대하다Turkish: içeri davet etmekUrdu: اندر بلاناIndonesian: meminta masuk - mengundang masuk
Example Sentences
She opened the door and asked me in.
basic
If it’s cold, why don’t you ask him in?
basic
My parents always ask visitors in for tea.
basic
"Come on, it's raining out there! Let me ask you in for a minute."
natural
"He stood at the door until she finally asked him in."
natural
If you see a neighbor standing outside, it’s friendly to ask them in for a coffee.
natural