roger
word
/ˈɹɑdʒɝ/
RAH-jur
/ɹˈɒdʒɐ/
RO-juh
Definition
Used in radio communication to say that a message has been received and understood. It can also be used jokingly in casual speech to mean "okay" or "got it."
Usage & Nuances
Common in military, aviation, and radio contexts. 'Roger' means the message was received, but not necessarily that the speaker agrees or will obey; compare with 'copy' and 'wilco'. In everyday speech, it sounds playful, clipped, or slightly old-fashioned.
Spanish: entendido - recibidoPortuguese (BR): entendido - recebidoPortuguese (PT): entendido - recebidoChinese (Simplified): 收到 - 明白Chinese (Traditional): 收到 - 明白Hindi: समझ गया - संदेश मिलाArabic: تم الاستلام - مفهومBengali: রজারRussian: принято - вас понялJapanese: ロジャー - 了解Vietnamese: rõ - đã rõKorean: 알겠습니다 - 로저Turkish: anlaşıldı - rogerUrdu: سمجھ گیا - راجرIndonesian: roger - diterima
Example Sentences
He always says "Roger" like he's on a secret mission.
natural
"Turn left at the light." "Roger."
basic
Roger, I got your message.
basic
The pilot said, "Roger."
basic
Roger that, I'll send the file in a minute.
natural
"Can you pick up some coffee on the way?" "Roger."
natural