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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions used for expressing surprise or confirming things, as well as asking about something that has been seen or observed. These are useful for conversational settings when you want to confirm or ask about something that may not be immediately obvious.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: そうだったんです?
| Japanese | そうだったんです? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Is that so? |
| English (UK) | Is that so? |
| Korean | 그랬어요? |
| Hindi | क्या ऐसा है? |
| French | C’est vrai ? |
| German | Ist das so? |
| Spanish | ¿Es así? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Isso é verdade? |
| Italian | È così? |
| Dutch | Is dat zo? |
| Vietnamese | Thật vậy à? |
| Thai | เป็นแบบนั้นเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
- そうだったんです?: This expression is used to confirm or express surprise about something that has been mentioned, implying that you didn’t know it before but now understand or realize it.
Example Sentence
- “そうだったんですか、知らなかった。” (Is that so? I didn’t know that.)
Expression 2: 見ちゃいましたか?
| Japanese | 見ちゃいましたか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Have you seen it? |
| English (UK) | Have you seen it? |
| Korean | 봤어요? |
| Hindi | क्या आपने देखा है? |
| French | Vous l’avez vu ? |
| German | Hast du es gesehen? |
| Spanish | ¿Lo has visto? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você viu? |
| Italian | L’hai visto? |
| Dutch | Heb je het gezien? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn đã xem chưa? |
| Thai | คุณเห็นมันหรือยัง? |
Meaning & Usage
- 見ちゃいましたか?: This phrase is used to ask if someone has seen something, often when referring to a specific object, event, or media. The use of “ちゃいました” implies that the action has already been completed, with a slight nuance of surprise or slight regret.
Example Sentence
- “見ちゃいましたか？どうだった?” (Have you seen it? How was it?)
Final Note
Both of these expressions are essential for confirming things or asking about experiences in a casual setting. Whether you’re surprised by something new or inquiring about someone’s experience, these phrases will help you maintain natural conversations in everyday situations.
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