Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Let"
The meaning of "Let" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does Let's move to the shade. mean?
A:
shade is somewhere where the sun is blocked like under a tree or under a roof. You usually say this on a hot sunny day especially in Australia if you don't want to get sunburnt!
日陰に行こう
日陰に行こう
Q:
What does Let's say someone said to another person "You smell beer!", if so, which one is right below?
1) the one who caught the smell of beer is... 'you'
2) the one who reeked of beer is... 'you'
3) it can be both #1 and #2
mean?
1) the one who caught the smell of beer is... 'you'
2) the one who reeked of beer is... 'you'
3) it can be both #1 and #2
mean?
A:
I think you mean...
You smell like beer!
That means the speaker smells the scent of beer on the other person.
The listener has an odor of beer.
Maybe like...
너는 맥주 냄새 나!
You smell like beer!
That means the speaker smells the scent of beer on the other person.
The listener has an odor of beer.
Maybe like...
너는 맥주 냄새 나!
Q:
What does Let's call it a day.
(I learned this sentence today. I wonder she wanted them to go home.) mean?
(I learned this sentence today. I wonder she wanted them to go home.) mean?
A:
It is used when someone is not done with something but wants to stop for that day.
example: People are building a house and have worked on it for hours. They aren't finished building the house but feel like they worked enough for that day so someone says "Let's call it a day."
Yes, it can mean they want them to go home because they are done for the day.
example: People are building a house and have worked on it for hours. They aren't finished building the house but feel like they worked enough for that day so someone says "Let's call it a day."
Yes, it can mean they want them to go home because they are done for the day.
Q:
What does Let's dig in. mean?
A:
Let's start eating (when the food is in front of you)
Q:
What does Let's do this mean?
A:
It means "Let's fight!"
It means "Let's fight!"
Example sentences using "Let"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with with Let and leave!.
A:
lets= my mom lets me play.
let's= let's do some fun stuff.
let= did she let you do it.
let's= let's do some fun stuff.
let= did she let you do it.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Let's.... .
A:
@rockdrigo0404 Let's go shopping. Let's eat dinner soon. Let's have a drink. Let's watch tv. Let's call her.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Let's crack it.
A:
Let's crack it also means to open something.
i.e; John brought wine to the party, let's crack it open!
Sam brought chips from downstairs so let's crack it open!
i.e; John brought wine to the party, let's crack it open!
Sam brought chips from downstairs so let's crack it open!
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Let me see .
A:
So you want an example sentence? Hmm, let me see...how about this one?
I don’t know if we have any clean plates left. Let me see if I can find one in the kitchen.
You got a new car? Let me see!
I don’t know if we have any clean plates left. Let me see if I can find one in the kitchen.
You got a new car? Let me see!
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Let's get together.
A:
"I need to go to the supermarket, too. Let's go together."
私もスーパーへ行くんだ。一緒に行こう。
俺には日本語はまだ少し難しいんだから、すまんな😅
私もスーパーへ行くんだ。一緒に行こう。
俺には日本語はまだ少し難しいんだから、すまんな😅
Synonyms of "Let" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between Let me get you some water. and Let me bring you some water. and Let me give you some water. ?
A:
"Let me get you some water." - This phrase suggests that you will go and retrieve a glass of water for the person.
Example: "You look really thirsty. Let me get you some water."
"Let me bring you some water." - This phrase suggests that you will go to a different location to retrieve a glass of water for the person and then bring it to them.
Example: "You look really thirsty. Let me go to the kitchen and bring you some water."
"Let me give you some water." - This phrase suggests that you already have a glass of water in your possession and will hand it over to the person.
Example: "You look really thirsty. Let me give you some water that I just poured for myself."
In general, "get" and "bring" both suggest that you will go to a different location to retrieve something, while "give" suggests that you already have the object in your possession and are offering it to someone else.
Example: "You look really thirsty. Let me get you some water."
"Let me bring you some water." - This phrase suggests that you will go to a different location to retrieve a glass of water for the person and then bring it to them.
Example: "You look really thirsty. Let me go to the kitchen and bring you some water."
"Let me give you some water." - This phrase suggests that you already have a glass of water in your possession and will hand it over to the person.
Example: "You look really thirsty. Let me give you some water that I just poured for myself."
In general, "get" and "bring" both suggest that you will go to a different location to retrieve something, while "give" suggests that you already have the object in your possession and are offering it to someone else.
Q:
What is the difference between Let's eat lunch. and Let's have lunch. ?
A:
They describe the same action. There is a subtle difference in how they're likely to be used: you'd be more likely to say "Let's have lunch" when inviting someone to have lunch with you (now or on some other day), and say "Let's eat lunch" to suggest that now specifically would be a good time to have lunch.
Q:
What is the difference between Let me happy and Let me be happy ?
A:
There's no such thing as "Let me happy" since "Let me be happy" is grammatically correct.
Example: Let me be happy with my choice.
Example: Let me be happy with my choice.
Q:
What is the difference between Let's talk about it over lunch and Let's talk about it while having lunch and Let's talk about it while having a lunch ?
A:
The first sounds natural 👍
"while having a lunch" ✖️ (no "a" here)
"while having a lunch" ✖️ (no "a" here)
Q:
What is the difference between Let me know and please tell me ?
A:
'Let me know' is more calm, for example "Let me know when you will arive." Its less urgent then 'Please tell me' which is more urgent like you really want to know the answer. For example "Please tell me when you get here." It is more desperate and urgent than "Let me know when you get here."
So practically
Let me know = Its not very important that you know it but you still want to know
Please tell me = you need to know it because it is important
So practically
Let me know = Its not very important that you know it but you still want to know
Please tell me = you need to know it because it is important
Translations of "Let"
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? Let me connect him into this call.
Let me rope in him into this call.
which sounds more natural?
Let me rope in him into this call.
which sounds more natural?
A:
It would make more sense to say “let me add him to this call” or something to the effect of ‘inviting’ them to join.
When you “rope someone into something” it usually means to force them to do something which they don’t want to do”
When you “rope someone into something” it usually means to force them to do something which they don’t want to do”
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Let's say you got some groceries on a market, then, you went back to your house, you 〇〇the groceries in the shelf or refrigerator.
How do you say this?
put away? or how to say that in other words?
How do you say this?
put away? or how to say that in other words?
A:
Yes, I say put away. You can say "put away the groceries" or you can say "put the groceries away".
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Let's finish Monday Grammar Class. But you have to stay here because it's working hours. And you know that there may be other classes to replace this grammar class. you will take the classes.
A:
As of today, Monday grammar class will end. However, even though the class may be over, you still have to stay here because these are still working hours. Also, there may be other classes to replace this grammar class, so you will be in charge of said classes.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? "예를 들어 네가 길거리에서 돌에 걸려 넘어졌지만 너는 돈을 주울 수 있었어
Let's say, Although you tripped over a stone on the street, you were able to pick up some money
Let's say, You trip over a stone on the street but you were able to some money"
Are these translations natural?
Let's say, Although you tripped over a stone on the street, you were able to pick up some money
Let's say, You trip over a stone on the street but you were able to some money"
Are these translations natural?
A:
For example, you tripped over a rock on the street but on the way you found some money.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? 마음속으로 스스로(자신에게) 웃자, 힘내자, '친절하자' 등 결심하거나 다짐하는 경우 이 때의
'친절하자' 는 영어(미국)로 뭐라고 말하나요?
Let's be kind는 '우리'가 생략된 (우리) 친절하자이므로 자신에게 말하는 이런 경우에는 맞지 않는 것 같아서요
제 생각에는 Let me be kind나 Be kind나 Let be kind가 생각나는데요. 어떻게 표현해야 할까요?
'친절하자' 는 영어(미국)로 뭐라고 말하나요?
Let's be kind는 '우리'가 생략된 (우리) 친절하자이므로 자신에게 말하는 이런 경우에는 맞지 않는 것 같아서요
제 생각에는 Let me be kind나 Be kind나 Let be kind가 생각나는데요. 어떻게 표현해야 할까요?
A:
let me be kind, let be kind(❌)보다 그 중에 be kind는 최고의 선택인 것 같아요.
you have to be kind는 더 좋을 것 같은데요.
you have to be kind는 더 좋을 것 같은데요.
Other questions about "Let"
Q:
Let's get in touch one another
서로 연락하자 Does this sound natural?
서로 연락하자 Does this sound natural?
A:
Let's get/keep/stay in touch (with each other).
I personally think "with each other" is redundant, but either version is common and natural.
I personally think "with each other" is redundant, but either version is common and natural.
Q:
1. Your face is reflecting on the screen.
얼굴이 화면에 비치네.
2. Let me light your cigarette.
내가 담배불 붙여줄게
Question➡️Are both natural? Does this sound natural?
얼굴이 화면에 비치네.
2. Let me light your cigarette.
내가 담배불 붙여줄게
Question➡️Are both natural? Does this sound natural?
A:
× Your face is reflecting on the screen.
✓ I can see your reflection in the screen.
× 2. Let me light your cigarette.
✓ 2. Let me light your cigarette. ✅
✓ I can see your reflection in the screen.
× 2. Let me light your cigarette.
✓ 2. Let me light your cigarette. ✅
Q:
Let's find right time for trip for each other.
여행 가기 위해 시간을 맞춰보자 Does this sound natural?
여행 가기 위해 시간을 맞춰보자 Does this sound natural?
A:
× Let's find right time for trip for each other.
✓ Let's find the right time for our trip.
You could say: "Let's find a time for our trip that works for both of us".
✓ Let's find the right time for our trip.
You could say: "Let's find a time for our trip that works for both of us".
Q:
1. It's raining! Let's go back home.
2. It's raining! Let's turn back home.
비온다! 집으로 돌아가자
Question: Are both natural? Does this sound natural?
2. It's raining! Let's turn back home.
비온다! 집으로 돌아가자
Question: Are both natural? Does this sound natural?
A:
× Let's turn back home.
✓ Let's turn back towards home.
✓ Let's turn back towards home.
Q:
Let me know and keep me posted. Does this sound natural?
A:
× Let me know and keep me posted.
✓ Let me know. [OR] Keep me posted.
Both of these are natural on their own, but they mean very similar things so I wouldn't say them together
✓ Let me know. [OR] Keep me posted.
Both of these are natural on their own, but they mean very similar things so I wouldn't say them together
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