Complete Guide to Using “You seem + (adjective)” in English

The phrase “You seem + adjective” is used to describe someone’s apparent state or emotion based on observable cues. This construction helps communicate perceptions about another person’s condition or feelings.

“You seem” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context
1	You seem bored.	आप ऊब से लग रहे हैं।	Observation
2	You seem unhappy with the results.	आप परिणामों से असंतुष्ट लग रहे हैं।	Emotional state
3	You seem eager to begin.	आप शुरुआत करने के लिए उत्सुक लग रहे हैं।	Enthusiasm
4	You seem easy to get along with.	आपके साथ घुलने-मिलने में आसान लगते हैं।	Personality trait
5	You seem elated to hear the good news.	आप अच्छी खबर सुनकर खुशी से झूम उठे लग रहे हैं।	Positive reaction
6	You seem deeply in love.	आप गहरे प्यार में डूबे लग रहे हैं।	Romantic observation
7	You seem afraid of roller coasters.	आप रोलर कोस्टर से डरे हुए लग रहे हैं।	Fear observation
8	You seem confused about the rules of the game.	आप खेल के नियमों को लेकर भ्रमित लग रहे हैं।	Understanding
9	You seem embarrassed about what happened.	आप हुई घटना से शर्मिंदा लग रहे हैं।	Emotional reaction
10	You seem decisive about your choice.	आप अपने चुनाव को लेकर दृढ़ लग रहे हैं।	Decision-making

Expanded Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
11	You seem tired today.	आप आज थके हुए लग रहे हैं।
12	You seem interested in this topic.	आप इस विषय में रुचि रखते लग रहे हैं।
13	You seem worried about something.	आप किसी बात को लेकर चिंतित लग रहे हैं।
14	You seem excited about the trip.	आप यात्रा को लेकर उत्साहित लग रहे हैं।
15	You seem comfortable in this environment.	आप इस माहौल में सहज लग रहे हैं।

Alternative Forms with Similar Meaning

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	You appear to be nervous.	आप घबराए हुए प्रतीत होते हैं।
2	You give the impression of being confident.	आप आत्मविश्वासी होने का आभास देते हैं।
3	You look happy today.	आप आज खुश दिख रहे हैं।

Key Grammar Rules

• Structure:
  • “You seem” + adjective
  •  Correct: “You seem happy.”
  •  Incorrect: “You seem happily.”
• Alternative Structures:
  • “You seem to be + adjective” (more formal)
  • “You seem like + noun” (for comparisons)
• Negative Form:
  • “You don’t seem interested.”
  • “You seem uninterested.”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

 “You seem confusing.” (means you cause confusion)
 “You seem confused.” (means you appear confused)

 “You seem to bored.”
 “You seem bored.” OR “You seem to be bored.”

 “You seeming tired.”
 “You seem tired.” (use base form after subject)

Cultural Usage Notes

• Politeness:
  • Can be softened with “a little” (“You seem a little upset”)
• Workplace:
  • Useful for gentle feedback (“You seem overwhelmed with this project”)
• Indian Context:
  • Often used with “only” for emphasis (“You seem tired only”)
  • Sometimes combined with “ji” for respect (“Aap ko thakaan si lag rahi hai ji”)