Read minds Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈmaɪndz

RED MYNDZ, REED MYNDZ

UK

ɹiːd/ /mˈaɪndz

REED MYNDZ

Definition

To know what someone is thinking without them saying it, either as a supernatural power or by guessing very accurately.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in the phrase "can/can't read minds". Often refers to guessing thoughts based on behavior, not real magic. Common in daily speech and used humorously when someone expects you to know their unspoken thoughts.

• Spanish: leer la mente - adivinar lo que piensa alguien
• Portuguese (BR): ler mentes - adivinhar o pensamento
• Portuguese (PT): ler mentes - adivinhar o pensamento
• Chinese (Simplified): 读心术 - 猜别人在想什么
• Chinese (Traditional): 讀心術 - 猜別人在想什麼
• Hindi: मन पढ़ना - किसी के विचार जानना
• Arabic: قراءة الأفكار - توقع ما يفكر فيه شخصٌ ما
• Bengali: মনের কথা পড়া - চিন্তা পড়া
• Russian: читать мысли
• Japanese: 心を読む
• Vietnamese: đọc suy nghĩ
• Korean: 생각을 읽다
• Turkish: zihin okumak
• Urdu: دل پڑھنا - ذہن پڑھنا
• Indonesian: membaca pikiran

Example Sentences

I can't read minds, so please tell me what you want.

basic

Some magicians pretend they can read minds.

basic

You don't have to read minds to see she's upset.

basic

Do you expect me to just read minds now?

natural

Sometimes it feels like my mom can read minds.

natural

If only I could read minds, dating would be so much easier!

natural