You wait Meaning in English
expression · lemma: wait
ˈju/ /ˈweɪt
YOO WAYT
jˈuː/ /wˈeɪt
YOO WAYT
Definition
A phrase used to ask someone to stop and remain in place for a short time before doing something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used when you want someone to pause. Sometimes sounds like a warning: 'You wait, I'll be back!' Can be direct or impatient. In polite requests, usually 'Please wait.'
Spanish: espera - tú esperaPortuguese (BR): espera - você esperaPortuguese (PT): espera - tu esperasChinese (Simplified): 你等一下 - 你等一等Chinese (Traditional): 你等一下 - 你等一等Hindi: रुको - तुम रुकोArabic: انتظر - أنت انتظرBengali: তুমি অপেক্ষা করRussian: подождиJapanese: 待ってVietnamese: bạn chờKorean: 너 기다려Turkish: bekleUrdu: تم انتظار کروIndonesian: kamu tunggu
Example Sentences
You wait here while I get the car.
basic
Please, you wait outside the office.
basic
You wait until I finish talking.
basic
Oh, you wait—the surprise isn’t over yet!
natural
You wait—I’ll show you what I mean.
natural
If you wait, things will get better.
natural