Have a look at Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫʊk/ /ˈæt
HAV-uh-LUK-at
hæv/ /æɪ/ /lˈʊk/ /ˈæt
HAV-uh-LUK-at
Definition
To look at or check something quickly, often to get basic information or see what it is like.
Usage & Nuances
'Have a look at' is informal and common in everyday conversation. It often replaces 'check' or 'see.' Used for quick, non-detailed examination (e.g., 'Have a look at this photo'). British English prefers this phrase more than American English, where 'take a look at' is also popular.
Spanish: echar un vistazo a - mirarPortuguese (BR): dar uma olhada em - olhar paraPortuguese (PT): dar uma olhadela a - olhar paraChinese (Simplified): 看一下 - 看一看Chinese (Traditional): 看一下 - 看看Hindi: एक नजर डालनाArabic: إلقاء نظرة علىBengali: একবার দেখো - একটু দেখোRussian: взглянуть - посмотретьJapanese: 見てみる - 見てくださいVietnamese: xem qua - xem thửKorean: 한번 보다 - 살펴보다Turkish: bir göz atmak - bakmakUrdu: دیکھ لینا - نظر ڈالناIndonesian: lihat dulu - coba lihat
Example Sentences
Can you have a look at this report?
basic
Let's have a look at the menu.
basic
Please have a look at your answers before handing in the test.
basic
I’ll have a look at it when I get home.
natural
Could you have a look at my computer? It’s acting weird.
natural
If you’re bored, have a look at this website. It’s pretty cool.
natural