Meaning
Expresses disagreement or doubt about a statement.
Cultural Background
Politeness is key. Using this phrase prevents the 'loss of face' for the other person. It is used to show you are thoughtful and not just rejecting ideas.
Add 'ji'
Add 'ji' at the end to make it very polite.
Meaning
Expresses disagreement or doubt about a statement.
Add 'ji'
Add 'ji' at the end to make it very polite.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to disagree?
Someone says 'It will be sunny tomorrow'. You disagree.
It is the standard, polite way to express disagreement.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesSomeone says 'It will be sunny tomorrow'. You disagree.
It is the standard, polite way to express disagreement.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is the standard polite way to disagree.
Related Phrases
शायद नहीं
similarMaybe not
मैं सहमत नहीं हूँ
contrastI don't agree