I'm not telling you Meaning in English
expression
AIM not TEL-ing yoo
aim NOT TEL-ing YOO
Definition
This phrase means you refuse or do not want to give someone information, often in a playful, secretive, or teasing way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and playful, but can also be serious if someone does not want to share information. Common for teasing among friends or siblings. Not used in formal situations.
Spanish: no te lo voy a decirPortuguese (BR): não vou te contarPortuguese (PT): não te vou dizerChinese (Simplified): 我不告诉你Chinese (Traditional): 我不告訴你Hindi: मैं तुम्हें नहीं बताऊंगाArabic: لن أخبركBengali: আমি তোমাকে বলবো নাRussian: Я тебе не скажуJapanese: 教えないよ - 教えませんVietnamese: Tôi sẽ không nói cho bạn đâuKorean: 안 알려줄 거야Turkish: Sana söylemeyeceğimUrdu: میں تمہیں نہیں بتاؤں گاIndonesian: Aku tidak akan memberitahumu
Example Sentences
I'm not telling you my secret.
basic
What did you get me? I'm not telling you.
basic
If you ask again, I'm not telling you.
basic
Nice try, but I'm not telling you!
natural
Haha, I'm not telling you—wait for the surprise.
natural
Come on, just tell me! — Nope, I'm not telling you.
natural