Meaning
- Ý nghĩa: "Are you saying…" có nghĩa là "Bạn đang nói rằng…". Đây là một cách để yêu cầu sự xác nhận hoặc làm rõ thông tin.
- Cách sử dụng: Cụm từ này thường xuất hiện ở đầu câu và được theo sau bởi nội dung mà người nói muốn xác nhận. Ví dụ, nếu ai đó nói rằng họ sẽ chuyển đến thành phố khác, bạn có thể hỏi: “Are you saying you’re moving to another city?” để xác nhận lại thông tin.
Today's Sentences
- Are you saying that she quit today?
- Are you saying she lied to me?
- Are you saying that you don't know?
- Are you saying you don't understand?
- Are you saying it's impossible?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you saying that she quit today?
Situation 1
Can we get these boxes stacked?
Our trainee hasn't clocked in.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes, she called and quit in the morning.
Situation 2
How come our accountant isn’t answering her office line?
She called to say she won’t be available anymore.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes.
Unfortunately she is no longer at this company.
Thật không may, cô ấy không còn làm việc tại công ty này nữa.
02
Are you saying she lied to me?
Situation 1
Didn’t she say she would meet us at 4?
I don’t remember her saying that.
Are you saying she lied to me?
No, I think she just told us a different time.
Situation 2
I think mom is going to take us on vacation.
Really?
I don’t think she would tell us in advance.
Tôi không nghĩ cô ấy sẽ nói trước cho chúng ta biết.
Are you saying she lied to me?
I’m just saying I don’t think she would make it a surprise.
03
Are you saying that you don't know?
Situation 1
How much did you pay for this laptop?
Um… it was quite a while ago.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I don’t remember.
Situation 2
So let’s try to calculate how much you spent this month.
I’m not quite sure what I spent.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I have no idea.
04
Are you saying you don't understand?
Situation 1
I’m sorry, could you repeat that please?
Are you saying you don’t understand?
Sorry, I don’t understand.
These AI assistants can be so frustrating.
05
Are you saying it's impossible?
Situation 1
My car crashed into a tree this morning.
It looks pretty bad.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
No, not at all.
Just leave your vehicle with us for a few days.
Chỉ cần để xe của bạn lại với chúng tôi trong vài ngày.
Situation 2
Studying English is so difficult.
I understand. Sometimes it feels like it will never get better.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
Nothing is impossible.
Be persistent and keep attempting at what is most difficult.
Hãy kiên trì và tiếp tục cố gắng với những điều khó khăn nhất.
Writer’s Note
"Are you saying…" is a common expression that involves understanding what the other person is trying to communicate. Of course, be cautious of your tone of voice. I recommend a smile and kind tone when you ask your question to avoid any misunderstandings. However, if you’re annoyed or angry and using this expression, by all means, speak your mind!
- Key Points About "Are you saying"
👉 Used to ask for confirmation or clarify the speaker’s meaning.
👉 It often restates what someone just said, to ensure you understood them correctly.
Examples:
👉 Are you saying we’re not invited?
👉 Are you saying this was all my fault? - Structure:
"Are you saying" + (that) + restated idea?
Examples:
👉 Are you saying that he lied to us?
👉 Are you saying we have to start over?
👉 Are you saying this isn't finished yet? - Common Contexts:
👉 Clarifying a misunderstanding
👉 Checking the implications of a statement
👉 Expressing disbelief or disagreement
👉 Rephrasing what someone else said to confirm
👉 Được sử dụng để hỏi xác nhận hoặc làm rõ ý của người nói.
👉 Thường lặp lại những gì ai đó vừa nói để đảm bảo bạn đã hiểu đúng.
Ví dụ:
👉 Are you saying chúng tôi không được mời?
👉 Are you saying tất cả là lỗi của tôi?
「Bạn đang nói」 + (rằng) + ý tưởng được nhắc lại?
Ví dụ:
👉 Bạn đang nói rằng anh ấy đã nói dối chúng ta?
👉 Bạn đang nói chúng ta phải bắt đầu lại từ đầu?
👉 Bạn đang nói điều này chưa hoàn thành?
👉 Làm rõ một sự hiểu lầm
👉 Kiểm tra ý nghĩa của một tuyên bố
👉 Thể hiện sự không tin tưởng hoặc không đồng ý
👉 Diễn đạt lại điều ai đó đã nói để xác nhận
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