Watch your language Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/, /ˈɫæŋɡwɪdʒ

WAWCH yur LANG-gwidj

UK

wˈɒtʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ

WOTCH yaw LANG-gwidj

释义

Said to tell someone to stop using rude, offensive, or inappropriate words. It’s a polite warning to speak more respectfully.

用法与细微差别

Usually used by adults, teachers, or parents to correct someone's rude or offensive speech. It is polite but firm; can sometimes sound scolding. Not used for minor mistakes—typically when bad language or swearing is involved.

• Spanish: cuida tu lenguaje - cuida tus palabras
• Portuguese (BR): cuidado com a sua linguagem - cuidado com o que você fala
• Portuguese (PT): cuidado com a tua linguagem - cuidado com o que dizes
• Chinese (Simplified): 注意你的言辞 - 注意你的用词
• Chinese (Traditional): 注意你的言詞 - 注意你的用詞
• Hindi: अपनी भाषा पर ध्यान दो - अपने शब्दों का ध्यान रखो
• Arabic: انتبه لكلامك - راقب لغتك
• Bengali: ভাষার প্রতি খেয়াল রাখো - ভাষা ঠিক রাখো
• Russian: следи за языком - следите за речью
• Japanese: 言葉に気をつけて - 言葉遣いに注意して
• Vietnamese: giữ lời nói cho lịch sự - chú ý lời nói của mình
• Korean: 말을 조심해 - 언행을 조심해
• Turkish: diline dikkat et - ağzından çıkanlara dikkat et
• Urdu: زبان پر قابو رکھو - الفاظ کا خیال رکھو
• Indonesian: jaga ucapanmu - perhatikan bahasamu

例句

Please watch your language around children.

basic

You need to watch your language at school.

basic

The coach told the players to watch their language during the game.

basic

Hey, watch your language—there’s no need to curse.

natural

If you don’t watch your language, I’ll have to ask you to leave.

natural

Some people really need to watch their language in public places.

natural