Cool MateMeaning of Don't dawdle
A command to stop wasting time and to hurry.
In simple words: Don't waste time; hurry up.
Don't dawdle in a sentence
- You need to finish your homework and avoid dawdling.
- Come on, don’t dawdle; we will be late!
- If you dawdle, you might miss the bus!
- When your mother says 'don't dawdle', she means it!
- We have to catch the train, so don't dawdle!
How to use Don't dawdle
Used to encourage someone to be quick, often in casual conversation. It may sound rude if said too harshly.
Grammar pattern
standalone command
Memory hint
Imagine a turtle taking its time while you're waiting—'Don't dawdle!' means 'hurry like a rabbit!'
Related words
Collocations with Don't dawdle
- don't dawdle
- dawdle around
- dawdling behavior
Common mistakes with Don't dawdle
- Often confused with 'dawdle' alone, missing the 'don't'.
- Learners sometimes say 'do' instead of 'don't'.
- Mispronunciation can lead to misunderstanding the urgency.
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Don't dawdle in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا تتكاسل
لا تضيع وقتك؛ أسرع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দেরি কোরো না
সময় নষ্ট কোরো না; তাড়াতাড়ি করো।
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht trödeln
Verschwende keine Zeit; beeil dich.
- SpanishEspañol
No te demores
No pierdas el tiempo; date prisa.
- Persianفارسی
وقت تلف نکن
وقت را هدر نده؛ زود باش.
- FrenchFrançais
Ne traîne pas
Ne perds pas ton temps, dépêche-toi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
देरी मत करो
वक्त बर्बाद मत करो; जल्दी करो।
- ItalianItaliano
Non perdere tempo
Non perdere tempo; sbrigati.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não demore
Não perca tempo; apresse-se.
- RussianРусский
Не тормози
Не трать время зря, поторопись.
- Urduاردو
جلدی کرو، وقت ضائع مت کرو
وقت ضائع مت کرو؛ جلدی کرو۔
- Chinese中文
别磨蹭
别浪费时间，快点。
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Frequently asked questions about Don't dawdle
What does Don't dawdle mean?
Don't waste time; hurry up.
What is the definition of Don't dawdle?
A command to stop wasting time and to hurry.
How do you use Don't dawdle in a sentence?
You need to finish your homework and avoid dawdling.
Can you give another example of Don't dawdle?
Come on, don’t dawdle; we will be late!
What are synonyms for Don't dawdle?
Common alternatives include hurry, rush, move quickly.
What words go with Don't dawdle?
It commonly pairs with don't dawdle, dawdle around, dawdling behavior.
What are common mistakes when using Don't dawdle?
Often confused with 'dawdle' alone, missing the 'don't'. Learners sometimes say 'do' instead of 'don't'. Mispronunciation can lead to misunderstanding the urgency.
How do you pronounce Don't dawdle?
US: //doʊnt ˈdɔː.dl//, UK: //dəʊnt ˈdɔː.dl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Don't dawdle formal or informal?
"Don't dawdle" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Don't dawdle?
Used to encourage someone to be quick, often in casual conversation. It may sound rude if said too harshly.