errands
word · lemma: errand
/ˈɛɹəndz/
ER-uhndz
/ˈɛɹəndz/
ER-uhndz
Definition
Short trips you make to do necessary tasks, like shopping, going to the bank, or picking something up.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: 'run errands.' Used for simple, everyday outside tasks. Not used for major jobs or work responsibilities. Common phrases: 'run errands', 'do errands', 'quick errands'. Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: mandados - diligenciasPortuguese (BR): tarefas de rua - afazeres fora de casaPortuguese (PT): recados - tarefas fora de casaChinese (Simplified): 跑腿 - 外出的杂事Chinese (Traditional): 跑腿 - 外出的雜事Hindi: छोटे काम - बाहर के कामArabic: مشاوير - مهام خارجيةBengali: কাজকর্ম - ছোট ছোট কাজRussian: дела - порученияJapanese: 用事 - 雑用Vietnamese: việc vặt - công việc lặt vặtKorean: 심부름 - 볼일Turkish: işler (günlük) - ayak işleriUrdu: کام کاج - چھوٹے چھوٹے کامIndonesian: urusan - keperluan
Example Sentences
Can you run a few errands for me today?
basic
Saturdays are for chores and endless errands.
natural
My dad likes to do his errands early to avoid the crowds.
natural
I finished all my errands before noon, so the afternoon is free.
natural
I have to run some errands after work.
basic
She spent her morning doing errands around town.
basic