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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions related to hunger and following up with a suggestion or a response. It’s useful in casual conversations, especially when checking in with someone about their comfort or desires.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: まだお腹空いてないですか?
| Japanese | まだお腹空いてないですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Aren’t you hungry yet? |
| English (UK) | Aren’t you hungry yet? |
| Korean | 아직 배고프지 않아요? |
| Hindi | तुम्हें अभी भूख नहीं लगी है? |
| French | Tu n’as pas encore faim ? |
| German | Hast du noch keinen Hunger? |
| Spanish | ¿No tienes hambre aún? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você ainda não está com fome? |
| Italian | Non hai ancora fame? |
| Dutch | Heb je nog geen honger? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn chưa đói à? |
| Thai | ยังไม่หิวเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
- まだお腹空いてないですか?: This phrase is used to ask someone if they are still not hungry. It’s commonly asked when you’re thinking about eating or wondering if someone is ready to eat.
Example Sentence
- まだお腹空いてないですか?: “まだお腹空いてないですか? そろそろランチを食べに行こうか？” (Aren’t you hungry yet? Shall we go for lunch soon?)
Expression 2: じゃあ
| Japanese | じゃあ |
|---|---|
| English (US) | then |
| English (UK) | then |
| Korean | 그럼.. |
| Hindi | तब |
| French | Alors |
| German | Dann |
| Spanish | Entonces |
| Portuguese (BR) | Então |
| Italian | Allora |
| Dutch | Dan |
| Vietnamese | Vậy thì |
| Thai | แล้ว… |
Meaning & Usage
- じゃあ: This is a casual expression used to introduce a conclusion or a next step in a conversation. It is equivalent to saying “then” or “well, in that case” in English. It’s often used in situations where a decision or transition is made.
Example Sentence
- じゃあ: “じゃあ、そろそろ出発しようか。” (Well then, shall we get going soon?)
Final Note
This episode focuses on casual conversational phrases related to hunger and transitions between actions or decisions. まだお腹空いてないですか? is a great expression for checking in with someone’s state, while じゃあ is perfect for moving conversations forward or suggesting the next step.
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