Go away Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈweɪ
GOH uh-WAY
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
guh-OH uh-WAY
Definition
Used to tell someone to leave or to move away from a place. It can be direct or rude depending on tone.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and can sound rude unless softened. Often used in arguments or to tell someone to leave immediately. Alternatives like 'Please leave' are more polite. Also used for things: 'Make the pain go away.'
Spanish: vete - márchatePortuguese (BR): vá embora - sai daquiPortuguese (PT): vai-te embora - sai daquiChinese (Simplified): 走开 - 离开Chinese (Traditional): 走開 - 離開Hindi: चले जाओ - दूर हो जाओArabic: اذهب بعيدًا - ابتعدBengali: চলে যাও - দূরে যাওRussian: уйди - уходиJapanese: どこかへ行って - あっちへ行ってVietnamese: đi đi - tránh xa raKorean: 저리 가 - 가버려Turkish: git - uzaklaşUrdu: چلے جاؤ - دور ہو جاؤIndonesian: pergi - menjauh
Example Sentences
Please go away and let me finish my work.
basic
The pain will go away soon.
basic
Tell the dog to go away.
basic
Can you just go away for a minute? I need some space.
natural
No matter how hard I try, these worries won’t go away.
natural
"Go away!" she shouted when she saw the stranger at the door.
natural