المعنى
A question used to confirm if someone is certain about something.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'Are you sure?' is often used as a 'polite protest.' If someone offers to pay for your meal, you must ask 'Are you sure?' at least once. If you accept immediately, you might seem rude. British speakers often use 'Are you quite sure?' or 'Are you certain?' to add a layer of formal distance or to politely suggest that someone is making a mistake without being direct. When speaking English, Japanese learners might find 'Are you sure?' too direct. In Japan, questioning someone's certainty can be seen as doubting their honesty. It's often better to use 'Really?' (Hontou ni?) which feels softer. Germans value directness. If you ask 'Are you sure?', they will take it as a literal request for verification. They won't think you are being polite or skeptical; they will just give you the facts.
The 'Polite Protest'
Use 'Are you sure?' when someone offers you a gift. It makes you look humble and appreciative.
Don't Overuse
Asking 'Are you sure?' too many times can make you sound like you don't trust the other person.
المعنى
A question used to confirm if someone is certain about something.
The 'Polite Protest'
Use 'Are you sure?' when someone offers you a gift. It makes you look humble and appreciative.
Don't Overuse
Asking 'Are you sure?' too many times can make you sound like you don't trust the other person.
Intonation Matters
A rising pitch at the end makes it a question. A falling pitch can make it sound like a threat or a command (e.g., 'Are you sure.' as a warning).
اختبر نفسك
Complete the question with the correct verb.
____ you sure about the meeting time?
We use the verb 'to be' (are) with the adjective 'sure'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to check a decision?
Your friend says they are going to jump into a cold lake. You say:
'Are you sure?' is the standard way to check if someone wants to proceed with a risky or surprising action.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A waiter brings a very expensive bottle of wine you didn't order.
This checks if the waiter has made a mistake in delivery.
Fill in the missing line.
A: I'm thinking of moving to Japan next month. B: ________ A: Yes, I've already bought my plane ticket.
Both 'Are you sure?' and 'Are you positive?' work well here, with 'positive' being slightly stronger.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Levels of Certainty
50% Sure
- • I think so
- • Maybe
80% Sure
- • I'm sure
- • I believe so
100% Sure
- • I'm positive
- • I'm certain
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين____ you sure about the meeting time?
We use the verb 'to be' (are) with the adjective 'sure'.
Your friend says they are going to jump into a cold lake. You say:
'Are you sure?' is the standard way to check if someone wants to proceed with a risky or surprising action.
Situation: A waiter brings a very expensive bottle of wine you didn't order.
This checks if the waiter has made a mistake in delivery.
A: I'm thinking of moving to Japan next month. B: ________ A: Yes, I've already bought my plane ticket.
Both 'Are you sure?' and 'Are you positive?' work well here, with 'positive' being slightly stronger.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it's usually very helpful. It only becomes rude if you say it with a sarcastic tone or ask it repeatedly after someone has already answered.
Yes, in very casual settings with friends, 'Sure?' with a rising intonation is a common shortcut.
'Certain' is more formal and implies a higher level of proof or evidence. 'Sure' is more personal and common in daily life.
You can say 'Yes, I'm sure,' 'I'm positive,' or 'I think so, but let me double-check.'
English speakers often drop the first word of common questions in casual speech to save time. It's called 'conversational deletion.'
Yes, but 'Are you certain?' or 'Could you confirm this?' is often better for professional emails.
Both are correct! 'Sure about' is more common for decisions, while 'sure of' is more common for facts.
It's a slightly more emphatic and British way of asking. It's like saying 'Are you 100% sure?'
Yes, this is very common. 'Are you sure that the door is locked?'
It can, depending on your tone. If you sound surprised, it might mean you have doubts.
عبارات ذات صلة
Are you certain?
specialized formA more formal version of 'Are you sure?'.
Are you positive?
builds onAsking for 100% certainty.
You're sure?
similarA statement-question expressing surprise.
Are you for real?
specialized formSlang for 'Are you serious?'.
