I'll say Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈseɪ
EYE-l SAY
aɪl/ /sˈeɪ
EYE-l SAY
Definition
A spoken expression that strongly agrees with what someone just said, similar to 'definitely' or 'absolutely.' Often used to show enthusiasm or to emphasize agreement.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and usually used in conversation, never in writing or formal contexts. Signals strong agreement or shared feeling. Often used as a response to a surprising or obvious statement by another person.
Spanish: ¡Ya lo creo! - ¡Por supuesto!Portuguese (BR): Com certeza! - Isso mesmo!Portuguese (PT): Pois claro! - Sim, sem dúvida!Chinese (Simplified): 那还用说！- 当然了！Chinese (Traditional): 那還用說！- 當然了！Hindi: बिल्कुल! - हां, जरूर!Arabic: بالتأكيد! - طبعًا!Bengali: নিশ্চয়ই - একদম - একেবারেRussian: Ещё бы - ТочноJapanese: 本当だね - ほんとにVietnamese: Chuẩn luôn - Đúng vậyKorean: 정말 그렇지 - 완전 공감Turkish: Kesinlikle - AynenUrdu: بالکل - سچ میںIndonesian: Banget - Iya banget
Example Sentences
"This cake is delicious!" "I'll say!"
basic
"It's really hot today." "I'll say."
basic
"That test was hard." "I'll say."
basic
"You stayed up all night working?" "I'll say. I barely slept."
natural
After that long hike, "I'll say my legs are tired!"
natural
"That movie was amazing, wasn't it?" "I'll say! Best one I've seen all year."
natural