Suppose i don't Meaning in English

expression

US

səˈpoʊz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt

suh-POHZ eye DOHNT

UK

sʌpˈəʊz/ /ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt

suh-POHZ eye DOHNT

Definition

A phrase used to suggest a hypothetical situation where you decide not to do something, often said when questioning, resisting, or considering options.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly informal and slightly challenging. It can signal reluctance, resistance, or a request to consider other options; sometimes rhetorical. Used with actions or expectations: 'Suppose I don't go', 'Suppose I don't agree.'

• Spanish: ¿y si no lo hago? - supón que no lo hago
• Portuguese (BR): e se eu não fizer? - supondo que eu não faça
• Portuguese (PT): e se eu não fizer? - supondo que eu não faça
• Chinese (Simplified): 如果我不这样做呢 - 假如我不做
• Chinese (Traditional): 如果我不這樣做呢 - 假如我不做
• Hindi: मान लो मैं नहीं करता - अगर मैं न करूं तो
• Arabic: ماذا لو لم أفعل؟ - افترض أنني لا أفعل
• Bengali: ধরো আমি না করি - ধর, আমি না করি
• Russian: допустим, я не сделаю - а если я не сделаю
• Japanese: もし私がしなかったら - 仮に私がしなかった場合
• Vietnamese: giả sử tôi không làm - nếu tôi không làm
• Korean: 내가 안 하면 어쩌지? - 내가 안 한다면
• Turkish: ya ben yapmazsam - diyelim ki yapmam
• Urdu: فرض کرو میں نہ کروں - اگر میں نہ کروں تو
• Indonesian: bagaimana kalau saya tidak melakukannya? - andaikan saya tidak melakukannya

Example Sentences

Suppose I don't finish the project on time.

basic

Suppose I don't agree with your plan.

basic

Suppose I don't want to come tonight.

basic

Suppose I don't go along with this—what happens?

natural

Suppose I don't feel comfortable about this decision anymore.

natural

Suppose I don't, will you still be my friend?

natural