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ich meine

I mean, I think

particle ikh MY-ne Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

what I mean is

Usage Note

Ich meine is a conversational filler or softener that introduces a clarification, opinion, or correction. It is the German equivalent of English 'I mean' used as a discourse marker, and common in all informal spoken contexts.

Examples

"Ich meine, wir sollten das noch einmal überdenken."

Natural Translation

I mean, I think we should reconsider that.

Literal Translation

I mean, we should that once-more reconsider.

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