Think about Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɪŋk/ /əˈbaʊt
THINGK uh-BOWT
θˈɪŋk/ /ɐbˈaʊt
THINGK uh-BOWT
Definition
To consider or reflect on something in your mind. Often used when making a decision or remembering something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in everyday speech. 'Think about' is used for both simple and deeper reflection; do not confuse with 'think of' (which can mean 'to recall'). Often found in questions ('What do you think about...?').
Spanish: pensar en - reflexionar sobrePortuguese (BR): pensar em - refletir sobrePortuguese (PT): pensar em - refletir sobreChinese (Simplified): 考虑Chinese (Traditional): 考慮Hindi: के बारे में सोचनाArabic: يفكر فيBengali: ভাবা - চিন্তা করাRussian: подумать о - подумать надJapanese: 考える - 思い巡らすVietnamese: nghĩ vềKorean: 생각하다 - 곰곰이 생각하다Turkish: düşünmek - hakkında düşünmekUrdu: سوچنا - غور کرناIndonesian: memikirkan - mempertimbangkan
Example Sentences
I need to think about my answer.
basic
Please think about your future.
basic
Did you think about what I said?
basic
I’ll think about it and let you know tomorrow.
natural
Every night, she likes to think about her day before sleeping.
natural
We should think about going on a trip this summer.
natural