You mean to say Meaning in English
expression · lemma: mean to say
YOO MEEN-tuh-SAY
YOO MEEN-tuh-SAY
Definition
A phrase used to check, clarify, or react with surprise to what someone just said. It often introduces a rewording or demands confirmation.
Usage & Nuances
Often spoken with rising intonation to show surprise or confusion. Common in informal speech when seeking clarification or expressing disbelief. Similar to 'Are you saying...?' or 'Do you mean...?'.
Spanish: quieres decir - o seaPortuguese (BR): você quer dizer - ou sejaPortuguese (PT): queres dizer - ou sejaChinese (Simplified): 你的意思是 - 也就是说Chinese (Traditional): 你的意思是 - 也就是說Hindi: आपका मतलब हैArabic: تعني أنBengali: তুমি বলতে চাও - তোমার মানেRussian: ты хочешь сказать - ты имеешь в видуJapanese: つまり - ということは - ってこと？Vietnamese: ý bạn là - bạn muốn nói làKorean: 그러니까 - 네 말은Turkish: yani demek istiyorsun ki - yani şöyle mi diyorsunUrdu: تمہارا مطلب ہے - کیا تم کہنا چاہتے ہوIndonesian: maksudmu - jadi kamu mau bilang
Example Sentences
You mean to say you finished all the work already?
basic
Wait, you mean to say this ticket is for tomorrow?
basic
You mean to say he didn’t tell anyone?
basic
So, you mean to say we’ve been waiting here for nothing?
natural
Let me get this straight—you mean to say she lied to everyone?
natural
You mean to say we're getting a day off tomorrow? That’s awesome!
natural