hang out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual
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Meaning: To spend time with friends casually

和朋友随意消磨时光
Pasar tiempo con amigos de manera informal
友達と気軽に過ごす
친구와 편하게 시간을 보내다

To spend leisure time together without specific plans.

没有特定计划地一起度过闲暇时光。
Pasar tiempo de ocio juntos sin planes específicos.
特に決まった予定なく、一緒に余暇を過ごすことを意味します。
특별한 계획 없이 함께 여유 시간을 보내는 것을 의미한다.
Base verb: hang
Particle: out
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. Want to hang out this weekend?
    这周末出来玩吗?
    ¿Quieres quedar este fin de semana?
    今週末、遊ばない?
    이번 주말에 같이 놀래?
  2. We just hung out at his place.
    我们只是在他家闲逛
    Solo pasamos el rato en su casa
    彼の家でだらだら過ごしただけ
    그냥 그의 집에서 놀았어.
  3. I like hanging out with you.
    我喜欢和你一起玩
    Me gusta pasar el rato contigo
    君と一緒にいるの好きだよ
    너랑 같이 있는 게 좋아.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: friendship, leisure

Tone: relaxed

✓ Do Say

  • Let's hang out
    一起出去玩吧
    Quedemos
    一緒に遊ぼう
    같이 놀자

Origin & History

American slang, possibly from hanging around in a place.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Younger generations especially

Social background: Universal

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