Have in mind Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈmaɪnd
HAV in MYND
hæv/ /ˈɪn/ /mˈaɪnd
hav in MYND
Definition
To be thinking about something, planning for it, or considering it while making a decision or talking about options.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to indicate consideration or an underlying idea—e.g., 'What did you have in mind?' Polite, neutral, common in conversation and planning. Not literal possession. Often followed by 'for' or 'when.'
Spanish: tener en cuenta - pensar en - tener en mentePortuguese (BR): ter em mente - pensar emPortuguese (PT): ter em mente - pensar emChinese (Simplified): 心里想到 - 在意Chinese (Traditional): 心裡想到 - 在意Hindi: ध्यान में रखना - सोचनाArabic: يأخذ في الاعتبار - يفكر فيBengali: ভাবা - মনে রাখা - পরিকল্পনা করাRussian: иметь в виду - задуматьJapanese: 考えている - 思い描いているVietnamese: nghĩ đến - dự địnhKorean: 생각하다 - 염두에 두다Turkish: aklında olmak - düşünmekUrdu: ذہن میں رکھنا - خیال کرناIndonesian: memikirkan - berniat
Example Sentences
What do you have in mind for dinner tonight?
basic
I have in mind a small gift for her birthday.
basic
Did you have in mind any particular color?
basic
I can join you at 7—unless you have in mind something earlier.
natural
That's not exactly what I had in mind, but it could work.
natural
When you suggested a trip, what did you have in mind?
natural