you late vs You are late

The correct phrase is "you are late." The phrase "you late" is incorrect in English. The correct form uses the verb "are" to link the subject "you" to the adjective "late."

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This phrase is incorrect in English.

"you late"

The correct form should be "you are late" to indicate that someone is not on time.

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Why are you late, Fiamma?
Aren't you late for space training?
I mean, not only were you late, you just rolled right past.
Cassie, why were you late for curfew?
Mom, why are you late?
Likes to explain to your boss Why are you late
Why are you late this time?
Are you late for another date?
Okay, why are you late?
Can not you late for work?
Aren't you late for school?
And when you on time, you late.
Anyway, aren't you late for office hours?
Anyway, aren't you late for office hours?
Lisa, aren't you late for class?
Hitomi, are you late for the life-prolong process?
Vera, why are you late?
Aren't you late, sweetheart?
Aren't you late for work or something?
Why are you late, Don?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"You are late "

Use this phrase to inform someone that they are not on time for a scheduled event or appointment.

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You are late and it is Wednesday. Rats.
You are late little Miss, so, you can start by bussing tables.
You are late, he's mine.
You are late, very late!
You are late, Dr Mullery.
You are late, Miss Crain. Yes.
You are late, Herr Thawne.
You are late, yes, you are.
A must if you are late for check-in somewhere.
Chef Max, you are late.
When I call a meeting, if you arrive after me, you are late.
Secondly, if basketball practice starts at 3, you are late as of 2:55.
Look at that, you are late.
I actually get my hair cut at Toni Guy, so you're wrong and you are late for your next lesson.
The two of you are late, and we need to get started.
If you are late for 10 minutes with a breakfast, can raise a question of payment reduction.
For some credit cards today, if you are late, you will have to shell out as much as $40 each time.
If you are late by a few minutes, you can of course join the tour.
Sergeant Spencer, you have KP duty, and you are late.
If you are late for a date, then the fastest way to bring the legs in order is to use a depilatory cream.

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