Bedeutung
A polite and negative response to a question or statement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Using 'जी' is mandatory when speaking to anyone older. Direct refusal is often avoided; 'जी नहीं' is the standard professional buffer. Even when refusing food, 'जी नहीं' is used to show you appreciate the offer.
The Golden Rule
When in doubt, add 'जी'. It makes you sound 100% more polite.
Bedeutung
A polite and negative response to a question or statement.
The Golden Rule
When in doubt, add 'जी'. It makes you sound 100% more polite.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the most polite way to say no to your boss?
How do you respond?
जी नहीं is the formal and respectful choice.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenHow do you respond?
जी नहीं is the formal and respectful choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it sounds too formal.
Verwandte Redewendungen
जी हाँ
contrastYes (polite)
जी शुक्रिया
builds onYes, thank you
