Do you mind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈmaɪnd

DOO-yoo-MIND

UK

dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /mˈaɪnd

DYOO-YOO-MIND

Definition

A polite expression used to ask for permission or to see if someone is okay with something. It can also be used to make a request in a gentle way.

Usage & Nuances

'Do you mind...?' is very polite and often followed by a verb in the -ing form. If you agree, the correct answer is often 'No, I don't mind' (meaning 'it's okay'), which can confuse learners. Used more in formal or careful conversation. Similar to but softer than 'Is it okay if...?'.

• Spanish: ¿te importa - ¿le importa
• Portuguese (BR): você se importa - você se incomoda
• Portuguese (PT): importa-se - incomoda-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 你介意 - 你在意
• Chinese (Traditional): 你介意 - 你在意
• Hindi: क्या आपको आपत्ति है - क्या आपको बुरा लगेगा
• Arabic: هل تمانع - هل يزعجك
• Bengali: আপনি কি আপত্তি করবেন - আপনার কি সমস্যা হবে
• Russian: вы не возражаете - вы не против
• Japanese: 気にしますか - いいですか
• Vietnamese: bạn có phiền không - bạn có ngại không
• Korean: 괜찮으세요 - 실례가 안 될까요
• Turkish: sakıncası var mı - rahatsız olur musun
• Urdu: کیا آپ کو اعتراض ہے - کیا آپ برا منائیں گے
• Indonesian: apakah kamu keberatan - apakah tidak apa-apa

Example Sentences

Do you mind if I open the window?

basic

Do you mind helping me with this box?

basic

Do you mind if I join you for lunch?

basic

Hey, do you mind keeping it down a bit?

natural

Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?

natural

Sorry, do you mind moving your bag?

natural