Sub for Meaning in English
expression
ˈsəb/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SUHB-for, SUHB-fur, SUHB-frr
sˈʌb/ /fˈɔː
SUB-foh
Definition
To take someone else's place temporarily, especially in work, a sports team, or an activity, usually because they are unavailable.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mostly spoken, often short for 'substitute for.' Common in work, sports, or classes when someone needs a temporary replacement. Used as a verb ('Can you sub for me?'). Not typically used in formal writing.
Spanish: sustituir a - cubrir aPortuguese (BR): substituir por - cobrir porPortuguese (PT): substituir por - cobrir porChinese (Simplified): 代替Chinese (Traditional): 代替Hindi: की जगह लेनाArabic: يحل مكانBengali: অস্থায়ীভাবে বদলি হওয়া - কারও জায়গায় থাকাRussian: подменять - заменить (на время)Japanese: 代わりをする - 代理を務めるVietnamese: làm thay - thay thế tạm thờiKorean: 대신하다 - 대타하다Turkish: yerine geçmek - vekillik yapmakUrdu: عارضی طور پر بدلنا - کسی کی جگہ لیناIndonesian: menggantikan (sementara) - jadi pengganti
Example Sentences
Can you sub for me at work tomorrow?
basic
John will sub for the coach today.
basic
Sarah often subs for teachers when they are sick.
basic
Hey, can you sub for my shift tonight?
natural
I had to sub for a friend last minute at the game.
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If you ever need someone to sub for you, just let me know.
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