How do you use "Mind" in a sentence?

It was good, mind. Cold out, mind. I'm not sure, mind.

Mind

Q: What does "Mind" mean?

Though, you know, emphasis (Bristol/West Country filler). In Bristol and West Country speech, 'mind' is added to the end of sentences for emphasis or qualification. 'Good, mind' means 'it's good though.' 'I'm tired, mind' adds emphasis. Similar to 'though' or 'you know.'

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Meaning: Though, you know, emphasis (Bristol/West Country filler).

不过，你知道的，强调语气（布里斯托／西南英格兰口头禅）。

Aunque, ¿sabes?, énfasis (muletilla de Bristol/suroeste de Inglaterra).

でもね、ほら、強調（ブリストル／ウエスト・カントリーの口癖）。

~이긴 하지만, 그래도, 강조 (브리스톨/웨스트컨트리의 어미 표현).

In Bristol and West Country speech, 'mind' is added to the end of sentences for emphasis or qualification. 'Good, mind' means 'it's good though.' 'I'm tired, mind' adds emphasis. Similar to 'though' or 'you know.'

在布里斯托和西南英格兰的说话方式中，'mind'被加在句末用来强调或补充说明。'Good, mind'意思是'不过挺好的'。'I'm tired, mind'起到强调的作用。类似于'though'或'you know'。

En el habla de Bristol y del suroeste de Inglaterra, se añade 'mind' al final de las frases para dar énfasis o matizar. 'Good, mind' significa 'aunque está bien'. 'I'm tired, mind' añade énfasis. Es similar a 'though' o 'you know'.

ブリストルやウエスト・カントリーの話し方では、文末に「mind」をつけて強調や補足をする。「Good, mind」は「でもいいものだよ」という意味。「I'm tired, mind」は強調を加える。「though」や「you know」に似た使い方。

브리스톨과 웨스트컨트리 방언에서는 문장 끝에 'mind'를 붙여 강조하거나 단서를 달 때 씁니다. 'Good, mind'는 '그래도 좋았어'라는 뜻이고, 'I'm tired, mind'는 강조를 더합니다. '~이긴 하지만', '그래도'와 비슷한 역할입니다.

Examples

It was good, mind.
挺好的，不过说真的
Estuvo bien, eso sí
よかったよ、まあね
좋았어, 그래도 말이야.
Cold out, mind.
外面挺冷的啊
Hace frío fuera, ¿eh?
外は寒いけどね
밖이 춥긴 하지.
I'm not sure, mind.
我不太确定就是了
No estoy seguro, la verdad
よくわからないけどね
잘 모르겠긴 하지만.

Pronunciation

/maɪnd/

Usage Guide

Context: emphasis, qualification, conversation

Tone: emphatic, conversational

✓ Do Say

Mind
不过
eso sí
でもね
그래도
..., mind
……，就是了
..., la verdad
……、まあね
……, 그래도

✗ Don't Say

Bristol/Welsh feature—might seem odd elsewhere
布里斯托／威尔士的特征——在其他地方可能听起来奇怪
Rasgo de Bristol y Gales, puede sonar raro en otros sitios
ブリストル／ウェールズの特徴——他の地域では違和感があるかも
브리스톨/웨일스 특유의 표현—다른 지역에서는 어색할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Just adds emphasis, doesn't change meaning

Origin & History

Using 'mind' as a sentence-ending emphatic is characteristic of Bristol and Welsh English. It adds qualification or emphasis without changing the meaning.

Etymology: From 'mind you' shortened

First recorded: Bristol/Welsh English

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Bristol/Welsh speech

Regional notes: Bristol and Welsh English.

Variations

Mind..., mind