errand
word
/ˈɛɹənd/
AIR-uhnd
/ˈɛɹənd/
AIR-uhnd
Definition
A short trip to do a specific task, like buying something or delivering a message, often as part of daily routines.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for small, practical tasks like shopping, picking up items, or mailing letters. Common phrases: 'run an errand', 'on an errand'. Not used for large or work-related tasks. Very common in daily conversation.
Spanish: mandado - recadoPortuguese (BR): recado - tarefa rápidaPortuguese (PT): recado - tarefaChinese (Simplified): 差事 - 跑腿Chinese (Traditional): 差事 - 跑腿Hindi: काम (ज़रूरी कार्य) - छोटा सा कार्यArabic: مهمة قصيرة - مشوارBengali: কাজ - ছোট কাজRussian: поручение - мелкое делоJapanese: 用事 - お使いVietnamese: việc vặtKorean: 볼일 - 심부름Turkish: ayak işi - küçük işUrdu: چھوٹا کام - کام (ذاتی معاملہ)Indonesian: urusan - tugas kecil
Example Sentences
I need to run an errand this afternoon.
basic
She does all the errands for her family.
basic
He went out on an errand.
basic
Can you do me a favor and run this errand for me?
natural
Saturday mornings are for chores and errands.
natural
She’s just stepped out for a quick errand—she’ll be right back.
natural