begging
word · lemma: beg
/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
BEG-ing
/bˈɛɡɪŋ/
BEG-ing
Definition
The act of asking people for money, food, or help because you are very poor or in need. It can also mean asking for something in a very urgent or emotional way.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for asking on the street, but also figuratively in phrases like 'begging for attention' or 'begging him to stay'. 'Begging' is stronger and more emotional than 'asking'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'borrowing' or 'requesting'.
Spanish: mendigar - suplicarPortuguese (BR): mendigar - implorarPortuguese (PT): mendigar - implorarChinese (Simplified): 乞讨 - 哀求Chinese (Traditional): 乞討 - 哀求Hindi: भीख माँगना - गिड़गिड़ानाArabic: التسوّل - التوسّلBengali: ভিক্ষা চাওয়া - অনুনয় করাRussian: попрошайничество - умолятьJapanese: 物乞い - 懇願するVietnamese: ăn xin - van xinKorean: 구걸 - 애원Turkish: dilencilik - yalvarmakUrdu: بھیک مانگنا - منت کرناIndonesian: mengemis - memohon
Example Sentences
He was practically begging me to give him another chance.
natural
That old car is begging for repairs.
natural
Stop begging for attention and just tell us what's wrong.
natural
The man was begging outside the station.
basic
The child kept begging for a new toy.
basic
She is begging for help.
basic