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I'm afraid not

/aɪm əˈfreɪd nɑt/ /aɪm əˈfreɪd nɒt/
expression Social Neutral
  1. 1 maalesef hayır, üzgünüm ama hayır

Definition (English)

A polite way to say no or give a negative answer.

Example Sentences

  1. Is the shop open? I'm afraid not.
    Dükkân açık mı? Maalesef hayır.
  2. Can you help me with this? I'm afraid not.
    Bana bu konuda yardım edebilir misin? Üzgünüm ama hayır.

Synonyms

unfortunately not

Related Words

politenessrefusaldenialregretapologyconversation

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