Show around Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃoʊ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SHOH-uh-ROWND, SHOH-uh-ROWN
ʃˈəʊ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SHUH-uh-ROWNED
Definition
To guide someone and introduce them to the different parts of a place, such as a building, city, or school.
Usage & Nuances
It's informal and used when helping a guest, newcomer, or visitor learn about new surroundings. Often used with objects: 'show someone around the city/office.' Not to be confused with just 'show' (display) or 'look around' (explore alone).
Spanish: mostrar (un lugar) - enseñar (lugares)Portuguese (BR): mostrar (um lugar) - apresentar (lugares)Portuguese (PT): mostrar (um lugar) - apresentar (lugares)Chinese (Simplified): 带领参观 - 带路介绍Chinese (Traditional): 帶領參觀 - 帶路介紹Hindi: घुमाना (दिखाने के लिए)Arabic: يرشد في جولة - يري (مكانًا)Bengali: ঘুরিয়ে দেখানো - পরিচয় করিয়ে দেওয়া (স্থান) Russian: показать окрестности - провести экскурсиюJapanese: 案内する - 案内して回るVietnamese: dẫn đi tham quanKorean: 구경시켜 주다 - 안내하다Turkish: etrafı gezdirmek - gezdirmekUrdu: ارد گرد لے جانا - کسی جگہ کی سیر کراناIndonesian: mengelilingkan - menunjukkan sekitar
Example Sentences
Can you show me around the campus?
basic
She will show us around her new apartment.
basic
I’ll show you around when you arrive.
basic
My friend offered to show me around the city since I was new.
natural
If you have time, I’d love you to show me around your office.
natural
He spent the whole afternoon showing us around the museum and telling stories.
natural