A2 Expression Formal

そうなんですか

Sou nan desu ka

Is that so?

Meaning

Expressing mild surprise or seeking confirmation about something new learned.

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Cultural Background

Essential for 'aizuchi' (active listening).

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Tone matters

Use a rising intonation for the question.

Meaning

Expressing mild surprise or seeking confirmation about something new learned.

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Tone matters

Use a rising intonation for the question.

Test Yourself

Which is correct for new information?

A: {明日|あした}は{雨|あめ}です。 B: ____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {そう|そう}なんですか

Use this for new info.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is correct for new information? Choose A2

A: {明日|あした}は{雨|あめ}です。 B: ____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {そう|そう}なんですか

Use this for new info.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is polite.

Related Phrases

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なるほど

similar

I see

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