A1 Expression Neutral

来不及了

láibují le

It's too late

Practice it

Meaning

Indicating that there is insufficient time to do something.

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Cultural Background

Punctuality is a sign of respect. Similar usage, very polite.

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Remember the 'de'

来得及 is positive, 来不及 is negative.

Meaning

Indicating that there is insufficient time to do something.

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Remember the 'de'

来得及 is positive, 来不及 is negative.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

电影要开始了，我们____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 来不及了

The movie is starting, so there is no time left.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

电影要开始了，我们____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 来不及了

The movie is starting, so there is no time left.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for events or tasks.

Related Phrases

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来得及

contrast

Still in time

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