Mark my words Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɑɹk/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈwɝdz
MARK my WURDZ
mˈɑːk/ /mˈaɪ/ /wˈɜːdz
MAHK my WURDZ
Definition
You say this to emphasize that what you are saying will prove to be true. It is used to draw attention and ask people to remember your prediction or warning.
Usage & Nuances
This is a spoken, somewhat dramatic phrase, often used before giving a prediction or warning. It's informal and may sound serious or even slightly threatening depending on the tone. Common in storytelling, arguments, or advice-giving.
Spanish: escucha mis palabras - acuérdate de lo que digoPortuguese (BR): preste atenção no que eu digo - guarde minhas palavrasPortuguese (PT): presta atenção ao que digo - guarda bem o que eu digoChinese (Simplified): 记住我的话Chinese (Traditional): 記住我的話Hindi: मेरी बात याद रखनाArabic: تذكر كلاميBengali: শোনো আমার কথা - মনে রেখো আমার কথাRussian: запомните мои слова - помяните моё словоJapanese: 私の言うことを覚えておいて - 私の言葉を忘れないでVietnamese: hãy nhớ lời tôi nói - nhớ lấy lời tôiKorean: 내 말 명심해 - 내 말 잘 들어Turkish: unutma sözlerimi - iyi dinle beniUrdu: میری بات یاد رکھنا - میرے الفاظ یاد رکھوIndonesian: ingat kata-kata saya - catat perkataan saya
Example Sentences
Mark my words—it will rain tomorrow.
basic
You will regret this decision, mark my words.
basic
Mark my words, he won't be late again.
basic
Nobody believes me now, but mark my words, this company will grow fast.
natural
Mark my words, you'll thank me one day for this advice.
natural
He said, 'mark my words—big changes are coming soon.'
natural