Changed my mind Meaning in English

expression · lemma: change my mind

US

ˈtʃeɪndʒd/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈmaɪnd

CHAYNJD my MYND

UK

tʃˈeɪndʒd/ /mˈaɪ/ /mˈaɪnd

chAYNJD my MYND

Definition

Used to say you have decided something different from what you thought or planned before.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often in everyday conversation. Common with "because" clauses ("I changed my mind because..."). Usually about decisions, plans, or opinions. Do not confuse with "change your mind" (general form or talking about someone else).

• Spanish: cambié de opinión - cambié de idea
• Portuguese (BR): mudei de ideia
• Portuguese (PT): mudei de opinião - mudei de ideias
• Chinese (Simplified): 我改变主意了
• Chinese (Traditional): 我改變主意了
• Hindi: मैंने अपना मन बदल लिया
• Arabic: غيّرت رأيي
• Bengali: মত পাল্টালাম - সিদ্ধান্ত বদলালাম
• Russian: передумал - изменил своё мнение
• Japanese: 気が変わった
• Vietnamese: đổi ý - thay đổi quyết định
• Korean: 마음이 바뀌었어
• Turkish: fikrimi değiştirdim
• Urdu: میں نے اپنا ارادہ بدل لیا
• Indonesian: saya berubah pikiran

Example Sentences

I changed my mind about the movie. Let's stay home.

basic

At first I wanted pizza, but I changed my mind.

basic

Sorry, I changed my mind. I can't come today.

basic

I was going to buy those shoes, but I changed my mind at the last minute.

natural

I know I said yes before, but I've changed my mind.

natural

After talking to you, I changed my mind about quitting my job.

natural