Bedeutung
Used to give permission to someone to proceed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Americans value efficiency and directness. 'Go ahead' is a very common way to keep a conversation moving. In the UK, it is often used with a slight softening tone to avoid sounding bossy. While 'Douzo' is the equivalent, using 'Go ahead' in English with a slight bow is seen as very polite.
Use a smile
When you say 'Go ahead', a smile makes it sound much more welcoming.
Don't be too short
Just saying 'Go ahead' can sometimes sound abrupt. Add 'please' or a smile.
Bedeutung
Used to give permission to someone to proceed.
Use a smile
When you say 'Go ahead', a smile makes it sound much more welcoming.
Don't be too short
Just saying 'Go ahead' can sometimes sound abrupt. Add 'please' or a smile.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
Can I use your phone? ____ ____.
The correct idiom for permission is 'Go ahead'.
Which is correct?
Choose the most natural response to 'Can I start?'
The others are grammatically incorrect.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenCan I use your phone? ____ ____.
The correct idiom for permission is 'Go ahead'.
Choose the most natural response to 'Can I start?'
The others are grammatically incorrect.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is very polite if said with a friendly tone.
Yes, it is common in informal or neutral emails.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Be my guest
similarPolite permission
Feel free
similarPermission without pressure
Go for it
similarEncouragement
