लग रहा था कि

I thought that

→ लगना
phrase Rare #7,060
I thought that The person having the impression is often stated separately, as in मुझे लग रहा था कि… (“I thought that…”).
HI: मुझे लग रहा था कि तुम घर पर हो।
EN: I thought you were at home.

ऐसा लग रहा था कि विव रिचर्ड्स अकेले ही भारतीयों को इस खेल में हरा देंगे।

It seemed like Viv Richards alone would beat the Indians at this game.

— 83 (2021)

मुझे लग रहा था कि यह तुम हो।

I thought it was you.

— Relatos salvajes (2014)