Make a mental note of Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛntəɫ/ /ˈnoʊt/ /ˈəv
MAYK a MEN-tuhl NOHT uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛntəl/ /nˈəʊt/ /ˈɒv
MAYK uh MEN-tuhl NOHT ov
Definition
To intentionally try to remember something without writing it down, by telling yourself to keep it in your memory.
Usage & Nuances
A semi-formal, everyday expression. Common when talking about reminders or not forgetting something. Often used with "next time," "later," "for future reference." Not used for deep or important memories, but for small practical details.
Spanish: recordar mentalmente - tomar nota mentalPortuguese (BR): anotar mentalmente - guardar na memóriaPortuguese (PT): anotar mentalmente - registar mentalmenteChinese (Simplified): 记在心里 - 记住Chinese (Traditional): 記在心裡 - 記住Hindi: मन में याद रखनाArabic: تسجيل ملاحظة ذهنية - تذكّر في الذهنBengali: মনে রাখা - মাথায় রাখার কথা ভাবাRussian: взять на заметку - запомнить про себяJapanese: 心に留めておく - 頭の中で覚えておくVietnamese: ghi nhớ - ghi nhớ trong đầuKorean: 기억해두다 - 마음에 새기다Turkish: aklında tutmak - zihnine not etmekUrdu: ذہن نشین کرنا - دل میں نوٹ کرناIndonesian: mengingat dalam hati - mencatat dalam pikiran
Example Sentences
I will make a mental note of your birthday.
basic
Please make a mental note of where you parked.
basic
She made a mental note of the meeting time.
basic
Next time, I'll make a mental note of the directions so I don't get lost.
natural
He always makes a mental note of people's names at parties.
natural
If I spot a mistake, I make a mental note of it to fix later.
natural