In a minute Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
in-uh-MIN-it
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ˈmɪnɪt
in-uh-MIN-it
Definition
This expression means 'very soon' or 'in a short time.' It can also literally mean 'after one minute,' but is often used informally to mean 'wait a moment' or 'I'll do it soon.'
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in conversation, especially to politely delay something briefly. Usually does not mean exactly 60 seconds; often used with kids ('I'll be there in a minute!'), or to signal a short wait. Synonyms: 'just a second', 'hold on', 'in a sec'. Can sound impatient if overused.
Spanish: en un minuto - ahora en un momento (informal)Portuguese (BR): em um minuto - daqui a pouco (informal)Portuguese (PT): daqui a um minuto - já a seguir (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 马上 - 一会儿Chinese (Traditional): 馬上 - 一會兒Hindi: एक मिनट में - थोड़ी देर मेंArabic: خلال دقيقة - بعد قليلBengali: এক মিনিটে - একটু পরেইRussian: через минуту - сейчас - скороJapanese: すぐに - ちょっと待ってVietnamese: một lát nữa - chút nữaKorean: 금방 - 잠깐만Turkish: bir dakika içinde - az sonraUrdu: ایک منٹ میں - ابھیIndonesian: sebentar lagi - dalam satu menit
Example Sentences
I'll help you in a minute.
basic
Dinner will be ready in a minute.
basic
Can you wait in a minute?
basic
Yeah, yeah, I'll be there in a minute!
natural
Could you hold on? I'll call you back in a minute.
natural
Just let me finish this, I'll come help in a minute.
natural