Word: 耽搁 (dānge) Traditional: 耽擱 耽搁 dictionary entry dānge to delay; to tarry; to put off Full dictionary entry for 耽搁 Example sentences using 耽搁 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 不好意思，耽搁你几分钟。 Bùhǎoyìsi, dānge nǐ jǐ fēnzhōng. Sorry, I'll just take a few minutes of your time. 堵车耽搁了我半个小时。 Dǔchē dāngele wǒ bànge xiǎoshí. The traffic jam held me up for half an hour.