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 Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:54 pm
For a while now I have been attempting to teach my sister Japanese(she lacks motivation and determination). So far I've managed to teach her 'Samui'(Cold), Atsui(Hot), Urusai(Shut up), Arigato(Thank you), and Doitashimashite(You are welcome).
The question I have is regaurding Doitashimashite. Since it is too long and complicated for her I told her it is okay to say it "Doita" I'm actually not sure if that is good.
Please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you.
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:49 pm
I doubt anyone would understand you. The short, casual, non-formal way to say "dou itashimashite" is to simply say "iie", as in, "don't mention it" or "it was nothing."
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:10 pm
Coda Highland I doubt anyone would understand you. The short, casual, non-formal way to say "dou itashimashite" is to simply say "iie", as in, "don't mention it" or "it was nothing." not even. a simple nod of the head or the "un" grunt most japanese use would work fine.
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:40 pm
Hexus Emeraldus Coda Highland I doubt anyone would understand you. The short, casual, non-formal way to say "dou itashimashite" is to simply say "iie", as in, "don't mention it" or "it was nothing." not even. a simple nod of the head or the "un" grunt most japanese use would work fine. That's also true; those would also carry an appropriate connotation. There's a slight difference in the nuance here; "iie" is somewhat more modest.
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:44 pm
Ah, okay. Thank you very much for your help. I have learned much.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:13 pm
there are tons of other slang things you can also say but i'm not talkin' about words, im talking about endings to verbs like in these sentances
'watashi wa inu ja nai yo, neko no da yo !'
you can shorten it to:
'watashi wa inu jan, nekondayo!'
or in stead of 'nani wo shite iru desu ka?'
it can be 'nanishiteruno?' mrgreen
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