I think not Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaɪ/ /ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈnɑt

EYE THINK NOT

UK

ˈaɪ/ /θˈɪŋk/ /nˈɒt

eye-THINK not

التعريف

A polite but firm way to disagree, meaning 'I do not think so.' It is often used to reject an idea or suggestion.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

"I think not" is slightly formal or even sarcastic, often used to give a strong negative answer while sounding polite. More direct than "I don't think so." Used especially in debate, surprises, or quick rejections.

• Spanish: creo que no
• Portuguese (BR): acho que não
• Portuguese (PT): acho que não
• Chinese (Simplified): 我觉得不是
• Chinese (Traditional): 我覺得不是
• Hindi: मुझे नहीं लगता
• Arabic: لا أعتقد ذلك
• Bengali: আমার মনে হয় না
• Russian: я так не считаю - я так не думаю
• Japanese: 私はそうは思いません
• Vietnamese: Tôi không nghĩ vậy
• Korean: 나는 그렇게 생각하지 않아
• Turkish: Bence değil - Sanmıyorum
• Urdu: میرا نہیں خیال
• Indonesian: Saya rasa tidak

جمل نموذجية

Will you go to the party? I think not.

basic

Do you believe his story? I think not.

basic

Is it going to rain today? I think not.

basic

You think you can beat me? I think not!

natural

Did she say she's moving away for good? I think not.

natural

He thinks he can finish all that work by tonight? I think not.

natural