See after Meaning in English
expression
ˈsi/ /ˈæftɝ
SEE AF-ter
sˈiː/ /ˈɑːftɐ
SEE AHF-tuh
Definition
To take care of someone or something; to make sure something is looked after.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or old-fashioned British English; in modern English, 'look after' or 'take care of' is more common. Can be used for both people and objects.
Spanish: cuidar de - encargarse dePortuguese (BR): cuidar de - tomar conta dePortuguese (PT): tratar de - cuidar deChinese (Simplified): 照看 - 负责Chinese (Traditional): 照顧 - 負責Hindi: देखभाल करना - ध्यान रखनाArabic: يعتني بـ - يهتم بـBengali: দেখাশোনা করা - যত্ন নেওয়াRussian: присматривать - заботитьсяJapanese: 世話をするVietnamese: chăm sócKorean: 돌보다Turkish: göz kulak olmak - ilgilenmekUrdu: دیکھ بھال کرنا - خیال رکھناIndonesian: mengurus - menjaga
Example Sentences
Please see after the children while I am out.
basic
He will see after the house during our vacation.
basic
Could you see after my plants while I'm away?
basic
It's nice of you to see after your elderly neighbor.
natural
Someone needs to see after the shop when I’m not here.
natural
She always remembers to see after the little details.
natural