delay
delay
Meaning of delay
a time when something happens later than planned
zeitliche Verzögerung oder späterer Beginn
Pronunciation
delay with German translation
delay usage examples
The delay was only ten minutes.
Die Verspätung war nur zehn Minuten.
Because of a delay we arrived later.
Wegen einer Verspätung kamen wir später an.
delay synonyms
What's the difference between delay, hold-up, and wait
Informal, especially British
ENSorry I'm late, there was a hold-up on the motorway.
Advanced: broader words
ENThere was a long wait at the doctor's office.
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delay belongs to the topic "Customer Communication →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does delay mean?
a time when something happens later than planned
How do you pronounce delay?
delay is pronounced [dɪˈleɪ].
How is delay used in a sentence?
Die Verspätung war nur zehn Minuten. Translation: The delay was only ten minutes.
Is delay part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, delay can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is delay part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
Yes, delay can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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