معنی
A request for someone to pause their movement or activity until you arrive.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the US, being 'on time' is crucial. Asking someone to wait is seen as a request for a favor, so 'thanks for waiting' is a common follow-up. British English speakers often use 'Wait up!' in informal settings to mean the same thing. In Japan, people are very sensitive to wasting others' time. If you ask someone to wait, you must be very polite. Germans value efficiency. If you ask someone to wait, it is expected that you have a good reason.
Use 'Please'
Adding 'please' makes the request much softer and more polite.
Don't say 'Wait me'
Always remember the 'for'. It is the most common mistake.
معنی
A request for someone to pause their movement or activity until you arrive.
Use 'Please'
Adding 'please' makes the request much softer and more polite.
Don't say 'Wait me'
Always remember the 'for'. It is the most common mistake.
Tone matters
A friendly tone makes 'Wait for me' sound like a request, not a command.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
Please wait ___ me!
The verb 'wait' requires the preposition 'for' to connect to the object.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
Only 'Wait for me' uses the correct preposition and structure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I'm leaving now. B: ________!
This is the standard way to ask someone to pause their departure.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your friend is walking too fast. What do you say?
This is the most appropriate request to slow down a friend.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاPlease wait ___ me!
The verb 'wait' requires the preposition 'for' to connect to the object.
Which sentence is correct?
Only 'Wait for me' uses the correct preposition and structure.
A: I'm leaving now. B: ________!
This is the standard way to ask someone to pause their departure.
Your friend is walking too fast. What do you say?
This is the most appropriate request to slow down a friend.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالNo, you must say 'Wait for me'.
It depends on your tone. Use 'please' to be safe.
'Hold on' is usually for a very short time, like on the phone.
It's better to use 'Could you please wait for me to review...'
It's an informal way to say 'wait for me' while walking.
No, that is 'wait on'.
Yes, if you are polite and have a good reason.
It rhymes with 'late'.
Yes, 'Wait for the bus'.
Yes, 'Could you please pause for a moment?'
You can say 'Please, wait for me, it's urgent!'
Yes, it is universal.
عبارات مرتبط
Hold on
synonymWait for a short time.
Hang on
synonymWait a moment.
Catch up
builds onTo reach someone who is ahead.
Wait up
similarWait for someone to catch up.
