Not again Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn
NAHT uh-GAYN, uh-GEN
nˈɒt/ /ɐɡˈɛn
NOT uh-GEN
Definição
An expression used to show frustration, annoyance, or disbelief when something unpleasant or unwanted is happening again.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used in informal speech with a sigh or annoyed tone. Often said to oneself or as a reaction to repeat problems. Alternative phrasing includes 'oh no, not again'. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: otra vez no - no otra vezPortuguese (BR): de novo nãoPortuguese (PT): outra vez nãoChinese (Simplified): 又来了 - 不会吧又来了Chinese (Traditional): 又來了 - 不會吧又來了Hindi: फिर से नहींArabic: ليس مرة أخرىBengali: আবারও নয় - আবার? (অসন্তুষ্টি)Russian: опять - снова этоJapanese: またか - またなのVietnamese: lại nữa àKorean: 또야 - 또 그거야Turkish: yine mi - tekrar mıUrdu: پھر سے نہیں - پھر وہیIndonesian: bukan lagi - aduh, lagi-lagi
Frases de Exemplo
Seriously? Not again—they canceled the train.
natural
Not again! This is the third time I've spilled my coffee today.
natural
Not again! My phone battery is dead.
basic
Oh no, not again! It is raining.
basic
Not again. My computer just crashed.
basic
Ugh, not again—I locked myself out of the house.
natural