Come to mind Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈmaɪnd
KUHM-tuh-MYND
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /mˈaɪnd
kum-TOO-MYND
Definition
Used when you suddenly remember or think of something, often without trying. It describes something that appears in your thoughts unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and common in both spoken and written English. Often used with questions ('What comes to mind?') or when sharing first thoughts. 'Pop into your head' is a similar informal phrase.
Spanish: venir a la mente - ocurrirsePortuguese (BR): vir à mente - ocorrerPortuguese (PT): vir à mente - ocorrerChinese (Simplified): 想起来 - 想到Chinese (Traditional): 想起來 - 想到Hindi: दिमाग़ में आना - सूझनाArabic: يخطر على البال - يتبادر إلى الذهنBengali: মনে আসা - মনে পড়াRussian: приходить в голову - вспоминатьсяJapanese: 思い浮かぶ - 思いつくVietnamese: nảy ra trong đầu - nghĩ đếnKorean: 생각나다 - 떠오르다Turkish: akla gelmekUrdu: ذہن میں آناIndonesian: terlintas di pikiran - terbayang
Example Sentences
The first thing that comes to mind is pizza.
basic
When you think of summer, what comes to mind?
basic
Nothing comes to mind right now.
basic
Funny stories always come to mind when we talk about school.
natural
His name didn't come to mind until after I left.
natural
That's not the first thing that would come to mind for most people.
natural