Know what i mean Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈmin

NOH whut eye MEEN

UK

nˈəʊ/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈaɪ/ /mˈiːn

noh-WOT eye MEEN

Definition

This is an informal way to check if someone understands your meaning or agrees with what you are saying.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, used mostly in spoken English or casual writing. Often shortened to 'know what I mean?' or 'know what I mean?' at the end of a sentence. Similar to 'do you get me?' or 'right?' Used to seek agreement or understanding, not for factual questions.

• Spanish: ¿sabes lo que quiero decir? - ¿me entiendes?
• Portuguese (BR): sabe o que eu quero dizer? - entende?
• Portuguese (PT): percebes o que quero dizer? - entendes?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你懂我的意思吗？ - 明白吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你懂我的意思嗎？ - 明白嗎？
• Hindi: समझ रहे हो क्या? - मेरी बात समझे?
• Arabic: فاهم عليّ؟ - عرفت قصدي؟
• Bengali: বুঝলা - বুঝলা কি - বুঝতেছো - কি বলছি বুঝছো
• Russian: понимаешь - понял - понимаешь, о чём я
• Japanese: わかる？ - 分かるでしょ？ - ね？
• Vietnamese: hiểu không - hiểu chứ - đúng không
• Korean: 알지? - 무슨 말인지 알겠지?
• Turkish: anladın mı - biliyor musun ne demek istediğimi
• Urdu: سمجھے؟ - بات سمجھ رہے ہیں؟
• Indonesian: ngerti nggak - paham kan - ngerti kan

Example Sentences

It's really hot today, know what I mean?

basic

I didn't like the movie, know what I mean?

basic

You should call her, know what I mean?

basic

If we leave now, we might avoid traffic, know what I mean?

natural

Sometimes you just have to let things go, know what I mean?

natural

He's not the easiest person to work with, know what I mean?

natural