isn't
word · lemma: be not
/ˈɪzən/, /ˈɪzənt/, /ɪzənt/
IZ-uhnt
/ˈɪn(t)/
IZ-nt
Definition
A contraction of 'is not', used to make negative statements in English.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in spoken and written English. It's informal but standard for negative present tense 'to be' with he, she, it, or singular nouns. Do not confuse with 'ain't' which is more slang. Often appears in questions: "Why isn't she here?"
Spanish: no es - no estáPortuguese (BR): não é - não estáPortuguese (PT): não é - não estáChinese (Simplified): 不是Chinese (Traditional): 不是Hindi: नहीं हैArabic: ليسBengali: নয় - নেইRussian: неJapanese: ではない - じゃないVietnamese: không phải - khôngKorean: 아니다 - ~이/가 아니다Turkish: değilUrdu: نہیں ہےIndonesian: bukan - tidak
Example Sentences
Why isn't she answering her phone?
natural
I know he isn't coming tonight.
natural
She isn't happy with the answer.
basic
This book isn't very interesting.
basic
It isn't as easy as you think.
natural
He isn't at home right now.
basic