In the mood Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmud
in-thuh-MOOD
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈuːd
in-thuh-MOOD
Definition
Feeling like doing something, or being in the right emotional state for a particular activity. Often used to express desire or willingness.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal conversation. Often paired with activities ("in the mood for pizza", "not in the mood to talk"). Can refer to many feelings, not just romantic or sexual. Not used for scheduled/obligatory actions.
Spanish: tener ganas - estar de humorPortuguese (BR): estar a fim - estar no climaPortuguese (PT): estar com vontade - estar no espíritoChinese (Simplified): 有心情 - 有兴致Chinese (Traditional): 有心情 - 有興致Hindi: मूड में होनाArabic: في المزاجBengali: মুডে থাকা - ইচ্ছা থাকাRussian: настроениеJapanese: 気分が乗る - 気分であるVietnamese: đang có hứng - có tâm trạngKorean: 기분이 내키다 - 분위기가 있다Turkish: havasında olmak - modunda olmakUrdu: موڈ میں ہوناIndonesian: sedang mood - sedang ingin
Example Sentences
I'm not in the mood to go out tonight.
basic
Are you in the mood for some ice cream?
basic
She is never in the mood to clean her room.
basic
I'm finally in the mood to watch that movie you suggested.
natural
If you're not in the mood to talk, that's okay.
natural
Sometimes I'm just not in the mood for crowds.
natural