Just wait Meaning in English

expression · lemma: wait

US

ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈweɪt

JUHST-WAYT or JIST-WAYT

UK

dʒˈʌst/ /wˈeɪt

JUST-WAYT

Definition

Used to tell someone to be patient or to emphasize that something will happen soon, often with a sense of anticipation or reassurance.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often used to reassure, warn, or create suspense. Can imply 'wait and see what happens.' Not rude, but tone matters: can sound impatient if spoken sharply. Commonly standalone or at the end of a sentence ('You'll see, just wait').

• Spanish: sólo espera - solo espera
• Portuguese (BR): só espera
• Portuguese (PT): espera só
• Chinese (Simplified): 等等 - 只等一下
• Chinese (Traditional): 等等 - 只等一下
• Hindi: बस प्रतीक्षा करो
• Arabic: فقط انتظر
• Bengali: একটু অপেক্ষা কর - কেবল অপেক্ষা কর
• Russian: подожди - просто подожди
• Japanese: ちょっと待って - ただ待って
• Vietnamese: chờ một chút - chỉ cần chờ
• Korean: 잠깐만 기다려 - 그냥 기다려
• Turkish: sadece bekle - biraz bekle
• Urdu: ذرا انتظار کرو - بس انتظار کرو
• Indonesian: tunggu sebentar - tunggu saja

Example Sentences

Just wait, your turn will come soon.

basic

Can you just wait a few minutes?

basic

Please just wait here until I return.

basic

Big things are coming—just wait and see!

natural

You think it's over? Just wait.

natural

I'm working on it—just wait, almost done!

natural