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
Express Doubt

I've been waiting for you.

It means the speaker has been waiting for the other person to arrive or respond.

From In Her Shadow, Episode 50

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone tells another person they have been waiting for them.

Usage Scenario

Use this in neutral or slightly dramatic situations when you want to say someone is late or finally here. Tone changes it from romantic to impatient.

Better ways to say it

1
I’ve been waiting for you.
2
I’ve been waiting here for you.
3
I’ve been waiting a long time for you.

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