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Key Expressions and Meanings
In this episode, we explore common phrases related to waiting and acknowledging what others say, as well as looking ahead to the next event or time.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 待ってる..
| Japanese | 待ってる.. |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I’ll wait for you.. |
| English (UK) | I’ll wait for you.. |
| Korean | 기다릴께요.. |
| Hindi | मैं तुम्हारा इंतजार करूंगा .. |
| French | Je vais t’attendre.. |
| German | Ich werde auf dich warten.. |
| Spanish | Te esperaré.. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu vou te esperar.. |
| Italian | Ti aspetto.. |
| Dutch | Ik wacht op je.. |
| Vietnamese | Tôi sẽ chờ bạn.. |
| Thai | ฉันจะรอคุณ.. |
Meaning & Usage
- “待ってる..” is a casual expression used when you’re waiting for someone, or when you want to show you’re ready to wait. It’s used in informal conversations, particularly among friends or close acquaintances.
Expression 2: そうなの?
| Japanese | そうなの? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Is that so? |
| English (UK) | Is that so? |
| Korean | 그래요? |
| Hindi | क्या ऐसा है? |
| French | C’est vrai ? |
| German | Ist das so? |
| Spanish | ¿Es así? |
| Portuguese (BR) | É assim? |
| Italian | È così? |
| Dutch | Is dat zo? |
| Vietnamese | Vậy à? |
| Thai | แบบนั้นเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
- “そうなの?” is a common way to ask for confirmation or to show mild surprise or curiosity when learning something new. It’s a casual and friendly phrase.
Expression 3: 次は..
| Japanese | 次は.. |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Next time.. |
| English (UK) | Next time.. |
| Korean | 다음에는 |
| Hindi | अगली बार |
| French | La prochaine fois.. |
| German | Nächstes Mal.. |
| Spanish | La próxima vez.. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Na próxima vez.. |
| Italian | La prossima volta.. |
| Dutch | Volgende keer.. |
| Vietnamese | Lần sau.. |
| Thai | ครั้งหน้า.. |
Meaning & Usage
- “次は..” is used to talk about a future event or situation, often when referring to something planned or expected. It can be used casually among friends, or to express anticipation.
Final Note
These expressions are helpful in daily conversations, especially when making plans, waiting for someone, or expressing curiosity. They can be used in both casual settings with friends and more polite situations depending on the tone and context.
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