المعنى
A negative answer denying permission to someone.
خلفية ثقافية
Americans often use 'I'm afraid not' to soften the blow. British speakers might use 'I'm afraid you can't' to be polite.
Tone matters
Add a smile if you want to be less harsh.
المعنى
A negative answer denying permission to someone.
Tone matters
Add a smile if you want to be less harsh.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence.
A: Can I go to the party? B: ____, you can't.
The phrase is 'No, you can't'.
🎉 النتيجة: /1
بنك التمارين
1 تمارينA: Can I go to the party? B: ____, you can't.
The phrase is 'No, you can't'.
🎉 النتيجة: /1
الأسئلة الشائعة
1 أسئلةIt depends on your tone.
عبارات ذات صلة
I'm afraid not
similarPolite refusal