Look here Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈhiɹ
LUUK-heer
lˈʊk/ /hˈiə
LUUK-hee-uh
Definition
Used to draw someone's attention to something or to emphasize what you're about to say. It can mean 'look at this' or 'listen to me' depending on tone and context.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal—often used to get attention before explaining, complaining, or making a point. Can sound commanding or annoyed depending on tone. Not typically used in formal writing. Also used in arguments or to point out evidence physically or verbally.
Spanish: mira aquí - oye (para llamar la atención)Portuguese (BR): olha aquiPortuguese (PT): olha aquiChinese (Simplified): 看这里 - 听我说（用于引起注意）Chinese (Traditional): 看這裡 - 聽我說（用於引起注意）Hindi: इधर देखो - सुनो (ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए)Arabic: انظر هنا - اسمع (لجذب الانتباه)Bengali: এদিকে দেখো - শোনোRussian: посмотри сюда - послушайJapanese: ちょっと聞いて - ここを見てVietnamese: nhìn đây - nghe nàyKorean: 여기 봐 - 이봐Turkish: buraya bak - bak dinleUrdu: ادھر دیکھو - سنوIndonesian: lihat sini - dengar sini
Example Sentences
Look here, I want to show you something.
basic
Look here, the answer is written on the board.
basic
Look here, that's not how you solve this problem.
basic
Hey, look here—I’m serious about this!
natural
Look here, if you keep being late, we’ll have a problem.
natural
Look here, I know you’re upset, but yelling won’t help.
natural