Never would have guessed Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈwʊd/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈɡɛst
NEV-er WOOD HAV GEST
nˈɛvɐ/ /wˈʊd/ /hæv/ /ɡˈɛst
nev-UH wood hav GEST
Definition
This phrase expresses surprise about something that happened or is true. It means you had no idea or expectation that it would be the case.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used to react to surprising or unexpected news. Often said with emphasis for stronger surprise. Commonly used alone or after hearing an unexpected fact. Seldom used in writing—mainly spoken.
Spanish: nunca lo habría adivinado - jamás lo habría imaginadoPortuguese (BR): nunca teria imaginado - jamais teria adivinhadoPortuguese (PT): nunca teria imaginado - jamais teria adivinhadoChinese (Simplified): 我怎么也想不到 - 我绝对猜不到Chinese (Traditional): 我怎麼也想不到 - 我絕對猜不到Hindi: मैं कभी नहीं सोच सकता था - मैंने कभी अनुमान नहीं लगाया होताArabic: لم أكن لأتوقع أبداً - لم أكن لأخمن أبداًBengali: কখনো ভাবতেই পারতাম না - কল্পনাও করতে পারিনিRussian: никогда бы не подумал - даже представить не могJapanese: 全く想像もしなかった - まさかと思ったVietnamese: không bao giờ đoán được - không thể ngờKorean: 전혀 예상 못 했어 - 상상도 못 했어Turkish: asla tahmin etmezdim - hiç düşünemezdimUrdu: کبھی سوچ بھی نہیں سکتا تھا - کبھی اندازہ نہیں لگایاIndonesian: tidak akan pernah menyangka - tidak pernah menduga
Example Sentences
I never would have guessed you play the violin.
basic
That was your brother? I never would have guessed!
basic
I never would have guessed the answer to that question.
basic
Wow, you two are married? I never would have guessed!
natural
That shy kid started his own company? I never would have guessed.
natural
You love horror movies? I never would have guessed that about you.
natural