English speakers often say "you know" in their conversations. According to the dictionary, it has many meaning. And it has no important meaning, right?
It's hard for me to understand its nuance situation by situation. Of course I can't use it in my conversations.
It's very easy word but very difficult to use. I always think language is culture. "You know" represents it.
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3 comments:
Hmm. I think "you know" is a bit like, "ne" in Japanese. Some people use "ne" all the time and it doesn't really have any meaning but is a filler of sorts. "You know" is like that. Often when people use it too much, you feel like saying - "No, I don't know!!" In its literal meaning - you know (don't you) - is good but the way some people use it excessively isn't good English, you know :-)
I think people also use it to make sure that you understand what they are saying. Yes, it can be annoying if used excessively.
Thank you, PA and Mel!!
I see. I could learn from comments of two of you.
Some Hollywood stars often say "you know" in their interviews. (I think it's too much.) And yes, I want to say, "I don't know". Haha.(^.^)
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