快到了
kuài dào le
Almost there
快到了 (Kuài dào le) means "almost there" or "about to arrive". It is a very common phrase used to update someone on your proximity to a destination, often implying you are very close.
What does 快到了 (kuài dào le) mean?
快到了 (kuài dào le) means “almost there” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “soon arrived.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used. It is a standard response when someone asks about your arrival time.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “KWAI daow luh.” “快” is a falling tone, “到” is a falling tone, and “了” is a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 马上就到mǎshàng jiù dàowill arrive immediately
- 差不多到了chàbuduō dào lealmost arrived
- 还有一点点路hái yǒu yī diǎndiǎn lùstill a little bit of road left
Examples
我快到了，再等我五分钟。
wǒ kuài dào le, zài děng wǒ wǔ fēnzhōng.
I'm almost there, wait five more minutes for me.
你到哪儿了？快到了吗？
nǐ dào nǎr le? kuài dào le ma?
Where are you? Are you almost there?
别急，我们快到了。
bié jí, wǒmen kuài dào le.
Don't worry, we're almost there.
Pro tip: While 快到了 often means "very soon," it can sometimes be used optimistically, implying you're closer than you actually are. It is the most common (and most suspect) location update in China.
Related phrases
我来了 · I'm coming我到了 · I've arrived我在路上 · I'm on my way
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