Mention to Meaning in English
expression · lemma: mention
ˈmɛnʃən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MEN-shun too, MEN-shun tuh, MEN-shun tih
mˈɛnʃən/ /tˈuː
MEN-shun too
Definition
To say or refer to something or someone to another person, usually briefly without giving many details.
Usage & Nuances
'Mention to' is often followed by a person (e.g., 'mention to him'), not the topic. More formal than 'talk to.' Not used with 'about' (say 'mention to someone', not 'mention about'). Common in indirect reports.
Spanish: mencionar aPortuguese (BR): mencionar para - mencionar aPortuguese (PT): mencionar aChinese (Simplified): 提到给 - 向...提及Chinese (Traditional): 提到給 - 向...提及Hindi: किसी से उल्लेख करनाArabic: يذكر لـBengali: উল্লেখ করা (কারও কাছে)Russian: упомянуть (кому-то)Japanese: 伝えるVietnamese: nhắc với - nói vớiKorean: 언급하다 (에게)Turkish: bahsetmek (birine)Urdu: ذکر کرنا (کسی کو)Indonesian: menyampaikan kepada
Example Sentences
I forgot to mention to the teacher that I was sick.
basic
Please mention to your mom that dinner is ready.
basic
He didn't mention to me that he was leaving.
basic
Did you mention to Sarah that we changed the meeting time?
natural
If you mention to your boss that you need a day off, do it early.
natural
She forgot to mention to her friend that the party was canceled.
natural