Mean for Meaning in English
expression
ˈmin/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MEEN-for
mˈiːn/ /fˈɔː
MEEN-faw
Definition
To be intended for someone or something, or to have something as a purpose or recipient.
Usage & Nuances
'Mean for' is often used to describe intention or purpose, especially with gifts, objects, or plans (e.g., 'This gift is meant for you'). It's less formal, conversational, and can sound personal. Don't confuse with 'mean to' (intend to do something).
Spanish: destinar a - estar destinado aPortuguese (BR): destinar para - ser paraPortuguese (PT): destinar a - ser paraChinese (Simplified): 为...而设 - 打算给Chinese (Traditional): 為...而設 - 打算給Hindi: के लिए बनाना - के लिए सोचनाArabic: مُعدّ لِـ - مُخصص لِـBengali: জন্য তৈরি করা - উদ্দেশ্য করাRussian: предназначен для - рассчитан наJapanese: 〜のための - 向けのVietnamese: dành cho - dành đểKorean: ~을 위한 - ~에게 맞춰진Turkish: –e/a yönelik - için tasarlanmışUrdu: کے لیے بنایا گیا - کے لیے مخصوصIndonesian: diperuntukkan untuk - ditujukan untuk
Example Sentences
This present is meant for you.
basic
This seat is meant for my friend.
basic
The book was meant for children.
basic
Was this message really meant for me?
natural
Some jokes just aren't meant for everyone.
natural
The rules were meant for everyone's safety.
natural