Bedeutung
A negative answer denying permission to someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
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.
Bedeutung
A negative answer denying permission to someone.
Tone matters
Add a smile if you want to be less harsh.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
A: Can I go to the party? B: ____, you can't.
The phrase is 'No, you can't'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenA: Can I go to the party? B: ____, you can't.
The phrase is 'No, you can't'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenIt depends on your tone.
Verwandte Redewendungen
I'm afraid not
similarPolite refusal