No time Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈtaɪm
NOH-TIME
nəʊ/ /tˈaɪm
NOH-TIME
Definition
Used to say that someone does not have enough time to do something, or is in a hurry. It can also mean that something happened very quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech. Often used with 'have' or 'there's' (e.g., 'I have no time', 'There's no time'). Sometimes emphasizes urgency. Different from 'no-time' (adjective, meaning 'very quick'). Not usually used in formal writing.
Spanish: sin tiempoPortuguese (BR): sem tempoPortuguese (PT): sem tempoChinese (Simplified): 没有时间Chinese (Traditional): 沒有時間Hindi: समय नहींArabic: لا وقتBengali: সময় নেই - সময়ের অভাবRussian: нет времениJapanese: 時間がないVietnamese: không có thời gianKorean: 시간이 없다Turkish: zaman yokUrdu: وقت نہیں ہےIndonesian: tidak ada waktu
Example Sentences
I have no time to eat breakfast today.
basic
There was no time to finish the test.
basic
We have no time to waste.
basic
Sorry, there's no time—let's go!
natural
He finished his work in no time.
natural
If we wait, there'll be no time left.
natural