Digressing Meaning in English
word · lemma: digress
Definition
Moving away from the main subject in speaking or writing, usually by bringing up unrelated ideas or stories.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or academic; commonly heard in phrases like 'Sorry, I'm digressing.' Used when someone realizes they are getting off-topic. Can be both a verb and present participle. Not slang.
Spanish: desviarse del tema - irse por las ramasPortuguese (BR): divagar - desviar-se do assuntoPortuguese (PT): divagar - desviar-se do assuntoChinese (Simplified): 离题Chinese (Traditional): 離題Hindi: विषय से भटकनाArabic: الخروج عن الموضوعBengali: অবান্তর কথা বলা - মূল বিষয় থেকে সরে যাওয়াRussian: отвлекаясь - отклоняясьJapanese: 脱線する - 本題から外れるVietnamese: lạc đề - đi lạc chủ đềKorean: 주제를 벗어나다 - 삼천포로 빠지다Turkish: konudan sapmak - konudan ayrılmakUrdu: موضوع سے ہٹنا - اصل بات سے ہٹناIndonesian: menyimpang - melenceng dari topik
Example Sentences
If I’m digressing, just let me know and I’ll stick to the topic.
natural
She realized she was digressing from the main point.
basic
Please stop digressing and answer the question.
basic
While digressing, he told a funny story.
basic
Sorry, I'm digressing a bit—let's get back to what we were discussing.
natural
He kept digressing during his lecture, so the talk took longer than planned.
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