The thing is Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz

thuh-THING-iz

UK

ðə, ði/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪz

thuh-THING-iz

التعريف

A phrase used to introduce the main point or a problem, especially before explaining your real reason or opinion.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Very informal and common in spoken English. Signals you’re about to explain, justify, or express hesitation. Often used to gently give bad news or disagree. Similar in function to 'the fact is', but less formal.

• Spanish: la cosa es que - lo que pasa es que
• Portuguese (BR): o negócio é que - a questão é que
• Portuguese (PT): a questão é que - o que acontece é que
• Chinese (Simplified): 关键是 - 其实是这样
• Chinese (Traditional): 重點是 - 其實是這樣
• Hindi: बात ये है कि
• Arabic: الموضوع هو أن - المشكلة هي أن
• Bengali: আসলে ব্যাপারটা হলো - কথা হচ্ছে - দেখুন
• Russian: дело в том, что - проблема в том, что
• Japanese: 実は - 実のところ
• Vietnamese: vấn đề là - thật ra thì
• Korean: 사실은 - 문제는
• Turkish: asıl mesele şu ki - mesele şu
• Urdu: بات یہ ہے کہ - مسئلہ یہ ہے کہ
• Indonesian: masalahnya - soalnya - sebenarnya

جمل نموذجية

The thing is, I don't have any money left.

basic

The thing is, I forgot to call her back.

basic

The thing is, it's too late to go out now.

basic

I'd love to help, but the thing is, I'm already busy tonight.

natural

The thing is, I never said yes in the first place.

natural

You make a good point, but the thing is, it's not that simple.

natural