I think it so

[Talab1234]

1. Yes, I think it so.


Is this sentence correct?

 

[Rover_KE]

In what context?

 

[Talab1234]

In what context?

If you would like to emphasize how much you agree with what the person was saying

Or would there be any context in which this would be right?

 

[Barque]

Where did you find or hear this sentence? That'll give us context.

If you thought of it yourself, what context were you thinking of using it in?

You might use it if you're agreeing that a certain thing (what you call "it") is a particular way ("so").

 

[Talab1234]

Where did you find or hear this sentence? That'll give us context.

If you thought of it yourself, what context were you thinking of using it in?

You might use it if you're agreeing that a certain thing (what you call "it") is a particular way ("so").

Yes, it is like I am reaffirming what someone is doing in a specific way. Does this work in this instance?

Does “I think it so to be true.” work as well?

 

[Barque]

Could you describe the situation please? What exactly is the other person doing?

Also, your statement sounds like a reply to someone else's statement. What did that other person say, to which you replied "Yes, I think it so"?

 

[Talab1234]

Could you describe the situation please? What exactly is the other person doing?

Also, your statement sounds like a reply to someone else's statement. What did that other person say, to which you replied "Yes, I think it so"?

Person 1: I think she should not be able do to things that way. That’s not how things are done.

Answer: Yes, I think it so.

 

[Barque]

No, it doesn't work there.

A more natural answer would be:
Yes, I agree.
Yes, I think so too.

A situation where "I think it so" might work (remember that it's an unusual phrase though it might have been more common years ago, and therefore might sound a little forced):

A: You treat the situation as if it is very serious.
B: I think it so. (I think of it as serious.)

I'd advise you not to bother with it. I don't think you'll ever need to use it.

 

[Talab1234]

No, it doesn't work there.

A more natural answer would be:
Yes, I agree.
Yes, I think so too.

A situation where "I think it so" might work (remember that it's an unusual phrase though it might have been more common years ago, and therefore might sound a little forced):

A: You treat the situation as if it is very serious.
B: I think it so. (I think of it as serious.)

I'd advise you not to bother with it. I don't think you'll ever need to use it.

Does “I think it so to be true.” in any context?

 

[5jj]

“I think it so to be true.”

That is not natural in any context.

 

[Barque]

I can't imagine "I think it so to be true" ever being used. It sounds wrong as it has both "so" and "to be true", which probably refer to the same thing.

 

[Rover_KE]

Talab, you posted the same thread here.

Please don't post the same question to different forums simultaneously. Post on one forum only, wait for responses and then, only if you are disappointed with/confused by the responses (or there aren't any), post on another forum and include a link to the first forum thread.

(emsr2d2)