كيف تنطق "afraid not"

expression

əˈfɹeɪd/ /ˈnɑt

uh-FRAYD NAHT

ɐfɹˈeɪd/ /nˈɒt

uh-FRAYD NOT

التعريف

A polite or gentle way to say 'no', especially when turning someone down or denying a request.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

əˈfɹeɪd/ /ˈnɑt

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ɐfɹˈeɪd/ /nˈɒt

أمريكي

uh-FRAYD NAHT

بريطاني

uh-FRAYD NOT

"Can you help me tomorrow?" "Afraid not. I’m busy."

I asked if she had the ticket, but she said, "Afraid not."

Is the store open today? Afraid not.

I wish I could join you, but afraid not this time.