Have a hunch Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhəntʃ
HAV-uh-HUNCH
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈʌntʃ
HAV-uh-HUNCH
Definition
To strongly feel or suspect that something is true or will happen, even though you do not have proof.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used in conversation. It often expresses a personal, intuitive feeling, not based on facts. Frequently found with 'about', as in 'have a hunch about something'. Do not confuse with 'guess' or 'know', which refer to less intuitive or more certain feelings.
Spanish: tener una corazonadaPortuguese (BR): ter um pressentimentoPortuguese (PT): ter um pressentimentoChinese (Simplified): 有预感Chinese (Traditional): 有預感Hindi: आभास होनाArabic: لدي شعورBengali: অনুভব হওয়া - আন্দাজ করা (অভ্যন্তরীণ অনুভূতিতে)Russian: предчувствовать - иметь предчувствиеJapanese: 予感がする - 直感があるVietnamese: linh cảm - có linh cảmKorean: 촉이 오다 - 예감이 들다Turkish: içine doğmak - içinden bir his gelmekUrdu: اندازہ ہونا (دل کی بات) - کوئی احساس ہوناIndonesian: punya firasat - merasa firasat
Example Sentences
I have a hunch that it will rain today.
basic
She had a hunch something was wrong.
basic
Do you have a hunch about who took the book?
basic
I had a hunch you’d call me today.
natural
Sometimes you just have a hunch and you can’t explain why.
natural
The detective had a hunch the suspect was lying.
natural