Mean by Meaning in English
expression
ˈmin/ /ˈbaɪ
MEEN-BY
mˈiːn/ /bˈaɪ
MEEN-BY
Definição
To intend a specific meaning when using a word, phrase, or statement; used to ask or explain what someone wants to say.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used in questions like 'What do you mean by...?' to clarify someone's statement. Used for both spoken and written English; neutral and polite. Do not confuse with 'mean to' (intending to do something). Often followed by a noun or quoted phrase.
Spanish: querer decir con - referirse a conPortuguese (BR): querer dizer com - referir-se a comPortuguese (PT): querer dizer com - referir-se a comChinese (Simplified): 指的是 - 意指Chinese (Traditional): 指的是 - 意指Hindi: का मतलब होनाArabic: يقصد بـ - يعني بـBengali: মানে বোঝানো - বলতে চাওয়াRussian: иметь в виду - подразумеватьJapanese: 〜によって意味する - 〜とはどういう意味かVietnamese: có ý gì khi nói - ý muốn nóiKorean: ~라고 하다 - ~라는 의미이다Turkish: demek istemek - ile neyi kastetmekUrdu: سے کیا مراد ہے - کیا مطلب ہےIndonesian: maksud dengan - yang dimaksud dengan
Frases de Exemplo
What do you mean by 'simple' in this context?
basic
Can you explain what you mean by this diagram?
basic
I don't understand what you mean by that word.
basic
Sorry, what do you mean by 'on the same page'?
natural
When you say 'old school,' what do you mean by that?
natural
People often argue because they don't clarify what they mean by certain terms.
natural