Cool MateMeaning of I'm being told
Being informed or advised by someone about something.
In simple words: I am receiving information or advice from someone.
I'm being told in a sentence
- I'm being told that the meeting has been delayed.
- When I'm being told about changes, I prefer clear information.
- I'm being told to follow the guidelines closely.
- Sometimes I'm being told things I already know.
- Whenever I'm being told to improve, I take it as constructive criticism.
How to use I'm being told
Used to describe being informed or advised by another person. It's common in spoken and written English but can sound passive. Avoid using it in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone expression
Memory hint
Think of someone whispering news to you - 'being told' feels like you're being nudged.
Related words
Collocations with I'm being told
- being told something
- being told what to do
- being told the truth
Synonyms for I'm being told
- informed
- advised
- notified
- told
- alerted
Common mistakes with I'm being told
- Using it in overly formal contexts.
- Confusing it with 'I was told' (past tense).
- Forgetting to specify who is doing the telling.
I'm being told appears in
I'm being told in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُقال لي
أتلقى معلومات أو نصيحة من شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমাকে বলা হচ্ছে
আমি কারো কাছ থেকে তথ্য বা পরামর্শ পাচ্ছি।
- GermanDeutsch
Man sagt mir
Ich bekomme Informationen oder Ratschläge von jemandem.
- SpanishEspañol
Me están diciendo
Estoy recibiendo información o un consejo de alguien.
- Persianفارسی
به من گفته میشود
من اطلاعات یا مشاورهای از کسی دریافت میکنم.
- FrenchFrançais
On me dit
Je reçois des informations ou des conseils de quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे बताया जा रहा है
मुझे किसी से जानकारी या सलाह मिल रही है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mi viene detto
Qualcuno mi sta dando informazioni o consigli.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Estou sendo informado
Estou recebendo informações ou conselhos de alguém.
- RussianРусский
Мне говорят
Мне кто-то сообщает информацию или дает совет.
- Urduاردو
مجھے بتایا جا رہا ہے
مجھے کسی سے معلومات یا مشورہ مل رہا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
有人告诉我
我正在从别人那里接收信息或建议。
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Frequently asked questions about I'm being told
What does I'm being told mean?
I am receiving information or advice from someone.
What is the definition of I'm being told?
Being informed or advised by someone about something.
How do you use I'm being told in a sentence?
I'm being told that the meeting has been delayed.
Can you give another example of I'm being told?
When I'm being told about changes, I prefer clear information.
What are synonyms for I'm being told?
Common alternatives include informed, advised, notified, told, alerted.
What words go with I'm being told?
It commonly pairs with being told something, being told what to do, being told the truth.
What are common mistakes when using I'm being told?
Using it in overly formal contexts. Confusing it with 'I was told' (past tense). Forgetting to specify who is doing the telling.
How do you pronounce I'm being told?
US: //aɪm ˈbiɪŋ toʊld//, UK: //aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ təʊld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I'm being told?
Used to describe being informed or advised by another person. It's common in spoken and written English but can sound passive. Avoid using it in formal writing.