tell me

verb
UK: /ˈtel miː/
US: /ˈtel miː/

  1. Ask me to provide you with information.

    1. Just tell me what to do, I will do it right now [ ] [ ]
    2. If you are interested in the details, tell me and I will explain everything carefully [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing impatience or disbelief, requesting clarification.

    1. Tell me why this happened again, it’s so frustrating [ ] [ ]
    2. Tell me you are joking, because I cannot believe that this is real [ ] [ ]
tell me interjection

  1. Used to encourage someone to share their thoughts or feelings.

    1. Tell me, what is bothering you today, I want to support you [ ] [ ]
    2. Okay, tell me all about your trip I’m excited to hear every detail [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tell me" in English means: Ask me to provide you with information., Expressing impatience or disbelief, requesting clarification..

The phonetic transcription of "tell me" is /ˈtel miː/ in British English and /ˈtel miː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "tell me": "Just tell me what to do, I will do it right now". More examples on the page.