Question
Updated on
3 Apr 2020
- Simplified Chinese (China)
-
English (UK)
-
English (US)
-
Japanese
Question about English (US)
What does “no?” mean?
What does “no?” mean?
Does it have the same meaning with “isn’t it?” ? Is it a rhetorical question? Is this usage common to hear in real life?
Answers
When you "disagree" with an answer
The owner of it will not be notified.
Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer.
3 Apr 2020
Featured answer
- English (US)
Yes, the “no” here is a way of saying “isn’t it?” or “right?” or “huh?,” something like that. You can use “no” like that in English, but I think it’s more common in some other European languages.
Highly-rated answerer
Read more comments
- English (US)
That is correct, the same as "isn't it", or "yes?" or "right?"
- English (US)
Yes, the “no” here is a way of saying “isn’t it?” or “right?” or “huh?,” something like that. You can use “no” like that in English, but I think it’s more common in some other European languages.
Highly-rated answerer
[News] Hey you! The one learning a language!
Do you know how to improve your language skills❓ All you have to do is have your writing corrected by a native speaker!
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
Sign up
Related questions
-
What does 'it'? mean?
answer"It" can mean a number of things. Usually, the context gives clues as to what "it" is. A: Did you have a fun day? B: Yes, it was fun! "It" ...
-
What is the difference between Just and Only? ?
answerThey are similar but just usually refers to time while only usually refers to quantity. Example for just: "I just went to the store a few min...
-
What does 'get along'? mean?
answerIt means stop fighting or be friends with each other <3
-
Please show me example sentences with 'imply' .
answerThis sentence, showing an example of a word, implies that there will be a definition that is deducible.
-
What does “You up?” mean?
answerA slang way to ask "Are you up (awake)?"
-
What is the difference between what diference between had and has? ?
answerSomebody has something now. Somebody had something a while ago. Has=present tense for he, she, it, or a person's name. Had=past tense for e...
-
What does “Accurate, no?” mean?
answer"accurate, isn't it?"
-
Please show me example sentences with “Does” .
answerDoes it matter? He does his best. How much does that cost?
-
What does “ya”? mean?
answerIt isn't actually a word, but it can be used to show how a person talks. It might be used in quotes. It could mean "yes." "Ya, I wanna go th...
-
What is the difference between 'was' and 'used to be' ?
answer‘Was’ and ‘used to be’ and almost the same for example, “He (was) my best friend” or “He (used to be) my best friend” as you can see they bot...
Recommended Questions
- What does (: mean?
- What does golden shower mean?
- What does Mfs? Idc? mean?
- What does do u know what's better than 69? it's 88 because u get 8 twice. please explain the jok...
- What does bing chilling mean?
Topic Questions
- What does Can’t you see your efforts are getting you nowhere. Your days as my adversaries are ove...
- What does fond of flowers mean?
- What does lowkey like “my lowkey oufit” mean?
- What does I gotcha mean?
- What does "All those in favor, say “aye.” "All those [are] in favor" ? mean?
Newest Questions
- What does TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (...
- What does mom and pop shit this ain't a nice job. not exactly mom and pop shit. mean?
- What does "she sticks out to me" mean?
- What does Almost got me there mean?
- What does “Your love was breaking through” mean?
Previous question/ Next question
What’s this symbol?
The Language Level symbol shows a user's proficiency in the languages they're interested in. Setting your Language Level helps other users provide you with answers that aren't too complex or too simple.
-
Beginner
Has difficulty understanding even short answers in this language.
-
Beginner-Intermediate
Can ask simple questions and can understand simple answers.
-
Intermediate
Can ask all types of general questions and can understand longer answers.
-
Advanced
Can understand long, complex answers.
Sign up for premium, and you can play other user's audio/video answers.
What are gifts?
Show your appreciation in a way that likes and stamps can't.
By sending a gift to someone, they will be more likely to answer your questions again!
If you post a question after sending a gift to someone, your question will be displayed in a special section on that person’s feed.
Tired of searching? HiNative can help you find that answer you're looking for.
