Meaning of I’m running late.
In simple words: I am not on time.
I’m running late. in a sentence
How to use I’m running late.
Grammar pattern
be + running late
Memory hint
Think of 'running' as racing against time to explain your delay.
Related words
Collocations with I’m running late.
- running late to work
- running late for an appointment
- running late on a deadline
Common mistakes with I’m running late.
- Confusing with 'running' as in exercising.
- Using 'run' instead of 'running' in this context.
- Not using the phrase when it's actually appropriate.
I’m running late. in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أنا متأخر.
أنا لست في الوقت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমার দেরি হয়ে যাচ্ছে।
আমার ঠিক সময়ে পৌঁছানো হচ্ছে না।
- GermanDeutsch
Ich komme zu spät.
Ich bin nicht pünktlich.
- SpanishEspañol
Se me hizo tarde
No llego a tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
دیرم شده
سر وقت نمیرسم.
- FrenchFrançais
Je suis en retard.
Je ne suis pas à l'heure.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे देर हो रही है
मैं समय पर नहीं हूँ।
- ItalianItaliano
Sono in ritardo.
Non sono in orario.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Estou atrasado(a).
Não estou na hora.
- RussianРусский
Я опаздываю.
Я не успеваю вовремя.
- Urduاردو
میں لیٹ ہو رہا ہوں
میں وقت پر نہیں ہوں۔
- Chinese中文
我迟到了
我没准时。
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Frequently asked questions about I’m running late.
What does I’m running late. mean?
I am not on time.
What is the definition of I’m running late.?
To be delayed and not arrive at a scheduled time.
How do you use I’m running late. in a sentence?
I'm running late for the meeting, please start without me.
Can you give another example of I’m running late.?
I didn't mean to keep you waiting; I'm running late because of traffic.
What are synonyms for I’m running late.?
Common alternatives include late, delayed, behind schedule.
What words go with I’m running late.?
It commonly pairs with running late to work, running late for an appointment, running late on a deadline.
What are common mistakes when using I’m running late.?
Confusing with 'running' as in exercising. Using 'run' instead of 'running' in this context. Not using the phrase when it's actually appropriate.
How do you pronounce I’m running late.?
US: //aɪm ˈrʌnɪŋ leɪt//, UK: //aɪm ˈrʌnɪŋ leɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I’m running late.?
Use this phrase to inform someone you will arrive later than planned. It's polite and widely understood.