Cool MateMeaning of After you
A polite phrase allowing someone to go ahead.
In simple words: When you finish, I will go next.
After you in a sentence
- You can go first; it's after you.
- He insisted, saying, 'No, after you.'
- At the door, I said, 'Please, after you!'
How to use After you
Used to indicate someone can proceed after another person. Suitable in polite conversations but may feel formal in casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a polite person saying 'go after me' but in reverse.
Related words
Collocations with After you
- go after
- after you, please
Synonyms for After you
- please proceed
- go ahead
- after you, please
Opposites of After you
- before you
- ahead of you
- in front of you
Common mistakes with After you
- Used too early; should wait for the other person to finish.
- Mispronunciation in fast speech; ensure clarity.
- Omitting 'you' and saying just 'after' which sounds incomplete.
After you appears in
After you in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعدك
لما تخلص، أنا اللي بعدك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আপনার পরে
আপনি শেষ করলে, আমি পরে যাব।
- GermanDeutsch
Nach Ihnen
Wenn du fertig bist, bin ich als Nächstes dran.
- SpanishEspañol
Después de ti
Cuando termines, yo iré después.
- Persianفارسی
بعد از شما
وقتی شما تمام کردید، نوبت من است.
- FrenchFrançais
Après vous
Quand tu auras fini, ce sera mon tour.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आपके बाद
जब आप खत्म कर लें, तो मैं आगे बढूंगा।
- ItalianItaliano
Prego
Dopo che hai finito, vado io.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Depois de você
Quando você terminar, eu vou em seguida.
- RussianРусский
После вас
Когда ты закончишь, я пойду следующим.
- Urduاردو
آپ پہلے
جب آپ ختم کر لیں تو میں اگلا جاؤں گا۔
- Chinese中文
您先请
你先，我后。
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Frequently asked questions about After you
What does After you mean?
When you finish, I will go next.
What is the definition of After you?
A polite phrase allowing someone to go ahead.
How do you use After you in a sentence?
You can go first; it's after you.
Can you give another example of After you?
He insisted, saying, 'No, after you.'
What are synonyms for After you?
Common alternatives include please proceed, go ahead, after you, please.
What is the opposite of After you?
Opposite meanings include before you, ahead of you, in front of you.
What words go with After you?
It commonly pairs with go after, after you, please.
What are common mistakes when using After you?
Used too early; should wait for the other person to finish. Mispronunciation in fast speech; ensure clarity. Omitting 'you' and saying just 'after' which sounds incomplete.
How do you pronounce After you?
US: //ˈæftɚ ju//, UK: //ˈɑːftə jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use After you?
Used to indicate someone can proceed after another person. Suitable in polite conversations but may feel formal in casual contexts.