I do believe Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaɪ/ /ˈdu/ /bɪˈɫiv

EYE DOO bih-LEEV

UK

ˈaɪ/ /dʉː/ /bɪlˈiːv

EYE DYOO bil-EEV

Definition

A phrase used to emphasize that you truly believe what you are saying; it can show certainty, surprise, or politeness.

Usage & Nuances

Polite or slightly formal; adds emphasis or softens a statement. Often used to express honest conviction or gentle correction. Common in conversational, sometimes old-fashioned, English. Not as strong as 'I swear', less casual than 'I guess'.

• Spanish: sí creo - realmente creo
• Portuguese (BR): eu realmente acredito - eu de fato acredito
• Portuguese (PT): eu de facto acredito - eu realmente acredito
• Chinese (Simplified): 我确实相信 - 我真的认为
• Chinese (Traditional): 我確實相信 - 我真的認為
• Hindi: मैं सच में मानता हूँ - मैं वास्तव में मानता हूँ
• Arabic: أنا فعلاً أؤمن - أنا حقًا أعتقد
• Bengali: আমি সত্যিই বিশ্বাস করি - আমি নিশ্চিতভাবেই মনে করি
• Russian: я действительно верю - я вправду считаю
• Japanese: 本当にそう思います - 確かにそう思います
• Vietnamese: tôi thật sự tin - tôi thật lòng nghĩ
• Korean: 정말로 그렇게 생각해요 - 정말 믿어요
• Turkish: gerçekten inanıyorum - gerçekten düşünüyorum
• Urdu: میں واقعی یقین رکھتا ہوں - میں واقعی سمجھتا ہوں
• Indonesian: saya benar-benar percaya - saya sungguh yakin

Example Sentences

I do believe it will rain today.

basic

I do believe this is your book.

basic

I do believe she is right.

basic

Well, I do believe we've met before!

natural

I do believe you left your keys on the table.

natural

That's unusual; I do believe you're correct.

natural