Betekenis van mind In het Nederlands

• 0 the part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things:

  • Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating.

  • Of course I'm telling the truth - you have such a suspicious mind!

  • I just said the first thing that came into my mind.

  • I'm not quite clear in my mind about what I'm doing.

  • She was one of the most brilliant minds of the last century.

  • His doctor tried to convince him that he wasn't really ill and that it was all in his mind.

  • Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well.

  • Of course, repair work is expensive and you have to keep that in mind.

  • She kept going over the accident again and again in her mind, wishing that she could somehow have prevented it.

• 1 (used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something:

  • Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?

  • [ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.

  • informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.

  • Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?

  • Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?

  • [ + obj + -ing verb ] Do you mind me smoking?

  • [ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.

  • I'd rather stay in tonight, if you don't mind.

  • mainly UK "Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either."

  • Do you mind? That's my seat you're sitting on!

• 2 to be careful of, or give attention to something:

  • [ + (that) ] Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.

  • Mind (that) you don't bang your head on the shelf when you stand up.

  • Mind (= make certain that) you take enough money with you.

  • old-fashioned Mind your language (= don't use swear words), young lady!

  • Mind out! We're coming through with the stretcher.

  • "Hey, mind!" he said when she trod on his foot.

  • Mind out for falling rocks on this part of the trail.

• 3 to take care of someone or something:

  • She asked me if I'd mind the children for an hour while she went shopping.

  • Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the toilet?

• 4 to listen to and obey someone:

  • Mind your grandma!

  • This dog won't mind.