Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I didn’t mean to make a mess.
- I didn’t mean to crash the car.
- I didn’t mean to call you so late.
- I didn’t mean to break the window.
- I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
Situation 1
Look at this room!
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
That’s okay.
Just remember to clean up after you’re done.
बस इतना याद रखें कि काम खत्म होने के बाद सफाई कर लें।
Of course!
Situation 2
What happened to the walls?
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
A mess?
This is a disaster!
यह एक आपदा है!
I’ll clean it up as soon as I’m done painting.
02
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Situation 1
What happened to your hair?
Well, I got in an accident.
Like a fight?
No, a car accident.
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
मेरा इरादा कार को टक्कर मारने का नहीं था।
Situation 2
I came as soon as I could.
Are you okay?
क्या आप ठीक हैं?
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Another car collided into me and I hit the car that was in front.
एक दूसरी कार मुझसे टकरा गई और मैं सामने वाली कार से टकरा गया।
Oh gosh, are you hurt?
Should we go to the hospital?
क्या हमें अस्पताल जाना चाहिए?
No, I’m totally fine.
We have to wait for the police and insurance company.
हमें पुलिस और बीमा कंपनी का इंतज़ार करना होगा।
03
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
Situation 1
Are you still up?
I was about to go to bed.
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
I just wanted to talk about our conversation earlier.
मैं सिर्फ हमारी पहले की बातचीत के बारे में बात करना चाहता था।
Do you think we can talk about it tomorrow?
Situation 2
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
That’s okay.
Is everything alright?
क्या सब कुछ ठीक है?
No, I need your help.
Do you think you can come over?
क्या आपको लगता है कि आप आ सकते हैं?
Sure.
I’ll be there in 20 minutes.
मैं 20 मिनट में वहाँ पहुँच जाऊँगा।
04
I didn’t mean to break the window.
Situation 1
Hey, did you do this?
I didn’t mean to break the window.
I’ll let it go if you sincerely apologize.
I’m so sorry I broke your window.
I’ll help fix the window with my allowance money.
मैं अपनी पॉकेट मनी से खिड़की की मरम्मत कराने में मदद करूंगा।
Situation 2
I didn’t mean to break the window, I’m sorry.
What were you thinking?
Some guy tried to rob me so I grabbed my bag and it hit your window.
I’ll pay for the damages.
मैं नुकसान की भरपाई कर दूंगा।
You’d better.
I’m really upset!
मैं वास्तव में नाराज़ हूँ!
05
I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
Situation 1
How was your day?
Well, it was sad and lonely.
I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
How could you forget this day of all days?
Situation 2
What day is it today?
It’s the 15th.
Oh my god, your birthday was a week ago!
I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
मैं आपका जन्मदिन भूलने का इरादा नहीं रखता था।
I was wondering when you’d remember.
Thanks a lot.
बहुत धन्यवाद।
Writer's Note
When you use the phrase "I didn't mean to", you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. It can be an unintended physical, verbal, or mental action. Here are a few more phrases that may come from negative or problematic situations.
- I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
- I didn't mean to embarrass you.
- I didn't mean to cause trouble.
- I didn't mean to leave you out.
- I didn't mean to plagiarize.
- I didn't mean to lie.