well then
Slang Term
British
Unknown
Neutral
Meaning: transition or mild surprise
过渡语或表示轻微惊讶
expresión de transición o ligera sorpresa
話の区切りや軽い驚き
화제 전환이나 가벼운 놀라움 표현
Used to acknowledge something and move on, or to express mild surprise at a situation.
用来承认某件事并继续,或对某个情况表示轻微的惊讶。
Se usa para reconocer algo y seguir adelante, o para expresar una sorpresa leve ante una situación.
何かを認めて先に進むとき、または状況に対して軽い驚きを表すときに使う。
어떤 상황을 인정하고 넘어가거나, 가벼운 놀라움을 표현할 때 쓰는 말.
Examples
- Well then, that's decided. 那好,就这么定了。Pues entonces, queda decidido.じゃあ、決まりだね。그럼, 결정된 거네.
- Well then! I didn't expect that. 哎呀!没想到会这样。¡Vaya! No me lo esperaba.おや!それは予想外だった。어머나! 그건 예상 못 했네.
- Well then, I suppose we should go. 那么,我觉得我们该走了。Bueno, supongo que deberíamos irnos.さて、そろそろ行った方がいいかな。그럼, 우리 슬슬 가야 할 것 같은데.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: transitions, reactions
Tone: accepting or surprised
✓ Do Say
- React to situations对情况作出反应时para reaccionar ante situaciones状況に反応するとき상황에 반응할 때
✗ Don't Say
- Forcefully不要用强硬的语气No se usa con tono tajante強い口調では使わない강하게 말할 때
Origin & History
British conversational phrase for transitions and mild reactions.
Cultural Context
Era: timeless
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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