You know what i'm saying Meaning in English

expression

US

YOO NOH wut aim SAY-ing

UK

yoo-NOH wot AYM SAY-ing

Definition

This informal phrase is used to check if someone understands what you mean, often at the end of a sentence or explanation.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mostly used in spoken English. Often shortened to 'you know?' or 'know what I mean?'. Avoid in formal writing or professional contexts. Used to create connection or seek agreement.

• Spanish: ¿sabes lo que digo? - ¿me entiendes? - ¿me explico?
• Portuguese (BR): sabe o que eu quero dizer? - tá ligado? - entendeu?
• Portuguese (PT): percebes o que estou a dizer? - estás a ver?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你懂我意思吗？- 你懂吧？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你懂我意思嗎？- 你懂吧？
• Hindi: समझ रहे हो न? - मेरी बात समझे?
• Arabic: فاهم عليّ؟ - انت فاهم قصدي؟
• Bengali: বুঝছেন কি বলছি - বুঝছেন তো
• Russian: понимаешь, о чём я говорю - понимаешь меня
• Japanese: わかるでしょ - 伝わるかな
• Vietnamese: hiểu ý tôi không - biết tôi nói gì không
• Korean: 내 말 알지 - 내 말이 무슨 뜻인지 알지
• Turkish: ne demek istediğimi anlıyorsun değil mi - anlıyorsun, değil mi
• Urdu: سمجھ رہے ہو نا میں کیا کہہ رہا ہوں - سمجھ رہے ہو؟
• Indonesian: kamu ngerti maksudku - ngerti kan

Example Sentences

It's really important to save money, you know what I'm saying?

basic

We should get there early, you know what I'm saying?

basic

Don't trust everyone so easily, you know what I'm saying?

basic

I mean, sometimes life just gets tough, you know what I'm saying?

natural

Just keep your eyes open out there, you know what I'm saying?

natural

We all mess up sometimes, you know what I'm saying? No one's perfect.

natural