Drive safely Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈseɪfɫi

DRYV SAYF-lee

UK

dɹˈaɪv/ /sˈeɪfli

dryv SAYF-lee

Definition

A polite instruction or wish telling someone to be careful and avoid danger while operating a car or other vehicle.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used as a goodbye or caring reminder, especially to friends and family. Can be spoken or written. More polite/formal than just 'drive'. Often paired with 'Have a good trip!' or 'See you soon!'.

• Spanish: conduce con cuidado - maneja con cuidado - conduce seguro
• Portuguese (BR): dirija com cuidado - dirija com segurança
• Portuguese (PT): conduz com cuidado - conduz com segurança
• Chinese (Simplified): 安全驾驶 - 小心开车
• Chinese (Traditional): 安全駕駛 - 小心開車
• Hindi: सुरक्षित रूप से गाड़ी चलाएं
• Arabic: قد بِحذر - قد بأمان
• Bengali: সাবধানে গাড়ি চালান - নিরাপদে গাড়ি চালান
• Russian: езжай аккуратно - веди осторожно
• Japanese: 安全運転して - 気をつけて運転して
• Vietnamese: lái xe an toàn
• Korean: 안전하게 운전해 - 조심해서 운전해
• Turkish: dikkatli sür - güvenli sür
• Urdu: محفوظ طریقے سے گاڑی چلانا
• Indonesian: berkendara dengan aman - menyetir dengan hati-hati

Example Sentences

Please drive safely on your way home.

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It's raining, so remember to drive safely.

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I always tell my sister to drive safely.

basic

Thanks for the ride. Drive safely!

natural

I'll call you later. Just drive safely and text when you get there.

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Before you leave, let me remind you to drive safely—the roads are icy tonight.

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