Ways of saying yes and no

[ola4]

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Ways of Saying Yes



This topic is about the ways used to say "yes" and words used to say "no" in spoken language

هذه الموضوع عن الطرق المختلفة المتعملة لقول "نعم" او "كلا" غالبا في اللغة العامية



aye

adverb

MAINLY UK
تستعمل في بريطانيا ككلمة ثانية لـ "نعم"

another word for 'yes'

example

Aye he is here in the house (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=aye+he+is+here+in+the+house)

Dude:Are you guys coming out
Scottish Dude: Aye, man of course, like

"Would you prefer not to work?" "Oh aye, I'd stop tomorrow if I could."

All those who support this proposal say "Aye".
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Rather

MAINLY UK
تستعمل في بريطانيا بمعنى "نعم" او "أكيد"

certainly; yes

example

"Do you want to come out for dinner with us this evening?" "Rather!"

Is the book worth reading?Rather!
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you bet

INFORMAL
تستعمل في اللهجة العامية لتعني بالتأكيد

used to emphasize a statement or to mean 'certainly

example

"Are you coming to the party?" "You bet!"

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check

تستعمل في اميريكا بمعنى "نعم"

YES
US

used to say yes to someone who is making certain that all the items on a list have been dealt with or included

example

SGT: You ready for the next fire mission

PVT: Check sergeant



"Did you bring your sleeping bag?" "Check"
"Pillow?"
"Check."
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sure thing

MAINLY US INFORMAL

used to show agreement:

example


"Could you give me a lift home tonight?" "Sure thing!"
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sure

especially American
تستعمل في اميريكا لتعني "طبعاً"

certainly; of course

Example

Ex. teacher- Jimmy are you going to be coming to detention today?
Jimmy- sure

Would you like to come?' `Sure
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Ways of saying NO


nae

ستعمل في اسكتلندا بمعنى "لا" او "كلا"

adverb

SCOTTISH ENGLISH OR NORTHERN ENGLISH FOR no NOT

example

Nae bad, eh
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no such luck

تستعمل في اللغة العامية بعد الكلام عن حدث او اقتراح مفرح لم يحصل او يتم

INFORMAL

said after a desirable event or result has been suggested, to show disappointment that it cannot or did not happen

Example


I was rather hoping it would rain today and I wouldn't have to go on the walk, but no such luck
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far from it

تستعمل بمعنى "كلا بالتأكيد"

certainly not

Example

'I thought Jeff spoke fluent French.' 'Far from it - all he can say is "bonjour"!'

You think he's selfish? Far from it

He's not handsome - far from it
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on no account

تعني "و لا بأي حال من الاحوال"

If something must on no account/not on any account be done, it must not be done at any time or for any reason:

Example

Employees must on no account make personal telephone calls from the office.

These records must not on any account be changed
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nay/ NO

adverb
NORTHERN ENGLISH FOR no

example

Nay lass, don't cry

are you going to that daytime??
nay
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perish the thought

HUMOROUS OR INFORMAL
طريقة مضحكة او عامية تستعمل لتمني عدم حدوث تمني او اقتراح

said to show that you hope that something that has been
suggested will never happen

Example

Me, get married? Perish the thought!
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no dice

US INFORMAL
تستعمل في اميريكا لتعني انك لا تستطيع او لن تقوم بالفعل أي بمعنى "لا"

something that people say when you may not or cannot do something

Example

Boy: Will you go out with me
Girl: No dice

Hey ma I want some biscuits
No Dice

Joe: Hey Johnboy, can I borrow a cigarette
Johnboy: No dice

I asked if we could go to the party, but Mom said no dice
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hardly

CERTAINLY NOT
adverb
تستعمل بمعنى "كلا بالتأكيد"

Example

A: Did you make out with her last night?
B: Hardly!

You can hardly expect a pay rise when you've only been working for the company for two weeks!

Well don't be angry with me - it's hardly my fault that it's raining!
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nelly

noun
UK OLD-FASHIONED HUMOROUS

كانت تستعمل قديما في بريطانيا بمعنى "من المستحيل" او "ليس من سبيل لذلك"

not on your nelly there is no possibility of that:

"Perhaps you could take Simon to the party." "Not on your nelly!"

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thank u so much ola
really v. gr8 topic
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i really thank u again so much my :smailes21:sweet miss.

[jakk.]

! Brilliant
That's a very useful lesson
Thank you so much
See ya later

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[ola4]

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[ola4]

thank u so much ola



really v. gr8 topic


and i got a gr8 deal of information through it


i really thank u again so much my :smailes21:sweet miss.



you are most welcome dear
i'm glad that you enjoyed it
thx for leaving a comment

[ola4]

! Brilliant
That's a very useful lesson
Thank you so much
See ya later

you are most welcomed
i'm gad that you liked it

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