Your heart is in Meaning in English

expression

US

YOR-hart-iz-in or YUR-hart-iz-in

UK

yaw-HAHT-iz-in

Definition

Used to say that someone really cares about what they are doing or is fully committed to it. Usually appears as part of phrases like 'your heart is in it' or 'your heart is in the right place.'

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is almost always used as 'your heart is in it' or in negative/cautious forms like 'your heart isn't really in this.' It’s about true emotion or commitment, not just effort. Not formal; appropriate for everyday, especially when discussing motivation or passion.

• Spanish: te importa de verdad - le pones empeño
• Portuguese (BR): você se dedica de verdade - você faz com vontade
• Portuguese (PT): dedicas-te verdadeiramente - fazes com vontade
• Chinese (Simplified): 你真心投入 - 你全心全意
• Chinese (Traditional): 你真心投入 - 你全心全意
• Hindi: आपका दिल लगा है - आप पूरी लगन से हैं
• Arabic: أنت مُلتزم بصدق - أنت تضع قلبك فيه
• Bengali: আপনার পুরো মনোযোগ - আপনার আন্তরিকতা
• Russian: душа вложена - по-настоящему увлечён
• Japanese: 本気で取り組んでいる - 心を込めている
• Vietnamese: thật sự đam mê - hết lòng
• Korean: 진심을 다하다 - 마음이 담기다
• Turkish: içten olmak - gönülden bağlanmak
• Urdu: دل سے لگنا - پوری توجہ دینا
• Indonesian: benar-benar menjiwai - sepenuh hati

Example Sentences

If your heart is in your work, you will succeed.

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She is a great teacher because her heart is in it.

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When your heart is in something, it feels easy to do.

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I can tell your heart is in this project—you really care.

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If your heart isn’t in the job, it’s hard to stay motivated.

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No matter what you do, make sure your heart is in it.

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