English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i've been waiting for you" Mean?
Learn what "i've been waiting for you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Greet
Hello Angela, I've been waiting for you.
It means the speaker has been expecting the other person and is acknowledging their arrival.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 22
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they have been waiting for the other person to arrive.
Usage Scenario
Use this when meeting someone you expected to see, especially in a romantic or dramatic scene. It can sound warm or intense depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
I've been waiting for you.
2
I was waiting for you.
3
Been waiting for you.
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