Can't say i have Meaning in English
expression
KANT say EYE HAV
KAHNT say EYE HAV
Definition
A conversational way to say that you have not experienced, done, or seen something someone asked about.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and conversational, often used as a polite or indirect way to say 'no' without sounding blunt. Usually responds to personal experiences or whether you've done something ('Have you ever tried sushi?' – 'Can't say I have'). Not used for formal writing.
Spanish: no puedo decir que sí - no, nunca lo he hechoPortuguese (BR): não posso dizer que sim - nunca fiz issoPortuguese (PT): não posso dizer que sim - nunca fiz issoChinese (Simplified): 我不能说有过 - 没有做过Chinese (Traditional): 我不能說有過 - 沒有做過Hindi: मैं नहीं कह सकता कि मैंने किया है - नहीं, कभी नहीं कियाArabic: لا أستطيع أن أقول ذلك - لا، لم أفعل ذلكBengali: বলতেই পারি না যে করেছি - বলতেই পারি না যে জানিRussian: не могу сказать, что даJapanese: そうとは言えない - したことはないVietnamese: không thể nói là tôi đã (làm) - chưa từng (làm)Korean: 그렇다고 할 수는 없어요 - 해본 적 없어요Turkish: Yaptım diyemem - Denedim diyememUrdu: کہہ نہیں سکتا کہ میں نے کیا ہے - نہیں کر سکاIndonesian: nggak bisa bilang pernah - belum pernah
Example Sentences
Have you ever been to Paris? Can't say I have.
basic
Do you know how to play chess? Can't say I have.
basic
Have you tried sushi before? Can't say I have.
basic
Oh, that movie? Can't say I have seen it yet.
natural
People keep asking if I've tried skydiving—can't say I have!
natural
Honestly, can't say I have any idea what you're talking about.
natural