mind
word
/ˈmaɪnd/
MYND
/mˈaɪnd/
MYND
Definition
The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers; also to pay attention to or care about something.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a noun (the mental faculty) and a verb (to care or object). Common phrases: 'bear in mind' (remember), 'change your mind' (decide differently). Informal: 'Do you mind?' means 'Are you okay with it?'.
Spanish: mente - importar(se)Portuguese (BR): mente - importar-sePortuguese (PT): mente - importar-seChinese (Simplified): 思想 - 介意Chinese (Traditional): 思想 - 介意Hindi: मन - परवाह करनाArabic: عقل - يمانعBengali: মন - খেয়াল (verb, খেয়াল রাখা)Russian: ум - помнить (verb, заботиться)Japanese: 心 - 気にする (verb, 気をつかう)Vietnamese: tâm trí - để ý (verb, để tâm)Korean: 마음 - 신경 쓰다 (verb)Turkish: zihin - aldırmak (verb, önemsemek)Urdu: ذہن - پروا کرنا (verb)Indonesian: pikiran - keberatan (verb, mempedulikan)
Example Sentences
I can't get this song out of my mind.
basic
Do you mind if I open the window?
basic
She has a very active mind and asks many questions.
basic
Keep in mind that it's going to rain today.
natural
I don't mind if you sit here.
natural
He changed his mind about going to the party.
natural