Emigrating Meaning in English

word · lemma: emigrate

US

UK

Definition

Leaving your own country to live in another one permanently or for a long time.

Usage & Nuances

Refers only to leaving your country, not entering a new one (that's 'immigrating'). Usually used in formal or neutral contexts. Common with 'from' and 'to': 'emigrating from Spain to Canada'. Don't confuse with 'immigrate' or 'migrate', which can have different emphasis.

• Spanish: emigrar
• Portuguese (BR): emigrar
• Portuguese (PT): emigrar
• Chinese (Simplified): 移民（出境）
• Chinese (Traditional): 移民（出境）
• Hindi: प्रवास करना
• Arabic: الهجرة (من بلد)
• Bengali: দেশত্যাগ করা - বিদেশে বসবাসের উদ্দেশ্যে দেশ ছাড়া
• Russian: эмигрировать
• Japanese: 移住する（国外に）
• Vietnamese: di cư (ra nước ngoài)
• Korean: 이민을 가다
• Turkish: göç etmek (yurtdışına)
• Urdu: ہجرت کرنا (ملک چھوڑنا)
• Indonesian: beremigrasi - pindah ke luar negeri

Example Sentences

My family is emigrating to Australia next year.

basic

They are thinking about emigrating because of work opportunities.

basic

Emigrating can be a big decision for many people.

basic

After years of planning, we're finally emigrating this summer.

natural

Her parents regret emigrating when they were young, but she doesn't.

natural

"Are you really emigrating or just visiting for a while?"

natural