Meaning
to be bothered by something; used to politely ask someone to do (or not do) an action
Primary Function
Making polite requests
Communicative Purpose
to ask for permission or state willingness
Pattern
mind; doing
Core Structure
mind; doing
Função primária
Making polite requests
Propósito comunicativo
to ask for permission or state willingness
Situações de gatilho
polite requests, offers, expressing discomfort
Contextos
everyday, conversational
Padrão
mind; doing
Estrutura central
mind; doing
Slots de substituição
a gerund phrase indicating the action (e.g., waiting, opening the window, repeating)
Colocados típicos
- wouldn't
- don't
- do you
- would you
Substituições comuns
- object to doing
- be bothered by
Erros comuns
using infinitive: *do you mind to wait; using *mind of doing
Similar / contraste
object to, be bothered by, care about
Interferências
Romance languages may use subjunctive; English gerund
Família do chunk
- be bothered
- care
- object to
- be put out
Nuance
'Would you mind opening the window?' is very polite; 'Do you mind?' can be confrontational without gerund
Efeito pragmático
essential for polite requests
Dica de memória
mind + gerund
Nota
This expression is often used in polite requests, so be sure to use it when asking for favors or permission.
Upgrade path
use ‘object to’ for formal statements
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