Let that sink in Meaning in English

expression

US

LET THAT SINGK IN

UK

LET THAT SINGK IN

Definition

This expression means to pause and really think about something surprising or important, giving yourself time to fully understand it.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal and spoken, often used after sharing a fact that’s surprising or powerful. Used for emphasis, not for everyday facts. Often separated for effect: 'Let that sink in.' Can also be directed at oneself or others.

• Spanish: piénsalo bien - deja que lo asimiles
• Portuguese (BR): deixa isso entrar - reflita sobre isso
• Portuguese (PT): deixa isso assentar - reflete bem sobre isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 细细体会 - 慢慢消化
• Chinese (Traditional): 細細體會 - 慢慢消化
• Hindi: इस पर ध्यान दो - इसे अच्छे से समझो
• Arabic: فكر في ذلك جيدًا - خذ وقتك لتستوعب ذلك
• Bengali: এটা ভালোভাবে বুঝে নাও - এটা মাথায় ঢোকাও
• Russian: осознай это - просто вдумайся
• Japanese: よく考えてみて - 実感してみて
• Vietnamese: ngẫm nghĩ đi - hãy để điều đó lắng đọng
• Korean: 곰곰이 생각해 봐 - 실감해 봐
• Turkish: bunu bir düşün - sindir
• Urdu: اسے دل میں اتار لو - اس پر غور کرو
• Indonesian: nghĩ kỹ đi - thấm đi

Example Sentences

The Earth travels around the Sun at 30 kilometers per second. Let that sink in.

basic

Your smartphone is more powerful than the computers used for the first moon landing. Let that sink in.

basic

You only have one life. Let that sink in.

basic

He got promoted three times in one year. Just let that sink in for a second.

natural

I'm debt free after ten years. Let that sink in.

natural

You’re getting paid to do what you love—let that sink in.

natural