Lesson No 38A — Phrases to Express Opinions
Phrases to Express Opinions
Expressing opinions is a crucial part of conversations. Here are various phrases to express opinions, along with their pronunciations in Devanagari and their meanings in English.
Affirmative Phrases
- I think…
- आई थिंक…
- Think: To believe or have a particular opinion.
- Example: I think this restaurant is great.
- आई थिंक दिस रेस्टोरैंट इज़ ग्रेट.
- (Example Meaning: I believe this restaurant is great.)
- In my opinion…
- इन माय ओपिनियन…
- Opinion: A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
- Example: In my opinion, summer is the best season.
- इन माय ओपिनियन, समर इज़ द बेस्ट सीज़न.
- (Example Meaning: I believe summer is the best season.)
- I believe…
- आई बिलीव…
- Believe: To accept something as true.
- Example: I believe she is very talented.
- आई बिलीव शी इज़ वेरी टैलेंटेड.
- (Example Meaning: I think she is very talented.)
- I feel…
- आई फील…
- Feel: To have a particular opinion or attitude.
- Example: I feel that this project will succeed.
- आई फील दैट दिस प्रोजेक्ट विल सक्सीड.
- (Example Meaning: I think this project will succeed.)
- I guess…
- आई गेस…
- Guess: To suppose or think something without being certain.
- Example: I guess we can start the meeting now.
- आई गेस वी कैन स्टार्ट द मीटिंग नाउ.
- (Example Meaning: I think we can start the meeting now.)
Negative Phrases
- I don’t think…
- आई डोंट थिंक…
- Don’t think: To express doubt or disagree with something.
- Example: I don’t think this is a good idea.
- आई डोंट थिंक दिस इज़ अ गुड आइडिया.
- (Example Meaning: I don’t believe this is a good idea.)
- In my honest opinion…
- इन माय ऑनेस्ट ओपिनियन…
- Honest opinion: A truthful or sincere view.
- Example: In my honest opinion, the movie was too long.
- इन माय ऑनेस्ट ओपिनियन, द मूवी वॉज़ टू लॉन्ग.
- (Example Meaning: I truly believe the movie was too long.)
- I doubt…
- आई डाउट…
- Doubt: To feel uncertain about something.
- Example: I doubt he will come to the party.
- आई डाउट ही विल कम टू द पार्टी.
- (Example Meaning: I am uncertain he will come to the party.)
- I am not sure…
- आई एम नॉट श्योर…
- Not sure: To be uncertain or not confident.
- Example: I am not sure if this is the right way.
- आई एम नॉट श्योर इफ दिस इज़ द राइट वे.
- (Example Meaning: I am uncertain if this is the right way.)
- I suppose…
- आई सपोज़…
- Suppose: To think something is likely or probable.
- Example: I suppose it could work.
- आई सपोज़ इट कुड वर्क.
- (Example Meaning: I think it is likely or probable that it could work.)
Examples with Context
Affirmative
Person A: What do you think about the new cafe?
- व्हॉट डू यू थिंक अबाउट द न्यू कैफ़े?
Person B: I think it’s a nice place to hang out.
- आई थिंक इट्स अ नाइस प्लेस टू हैंग आउट.
Person A: In my opinion, their coffee is the best in town.
- इन माय ओपिनियन, देयर कॉफी इज़ द बेस्ट इन टाउन.
Negative
Person A: Do you think we should invest in this project?
- डू यू थिंक वी शुड इन्वेस्ट इन दिस प्रोजेक्ट?
Person B: I don’t think it’s worth the risk.
- आई डोंट थिंक इट्स वर्थ द रिस्क.
Person A: I am not sure if we have enough information to decide.
- आई एम नॉट श्योर इफ वी हैव इनफ इन्फॉर्मेशन टू डीसाइड.
Person B: I doubt we’ll get better data soon.
- आई डाउट वी’ल गेट बेटर डेटा सून.
These example sentences and conversations can help you effectively express your opinions in English. Practicing these phrases will improve your speaking and comprehension skills.
