I guess not Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈɡɛs/ /ˈnɑt
EYE GESS NOT
ˈaɪ/ /ɡˈɛs/ /nˈɒt
EYE-GESS-NOT
Definition
A casual way to say you do not think something is true, correct, or will happen, usually when you are unsure or disappointed.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used in spoken English when answering a question or reacting to a situation. It can show uncertainty, a soft 'no', or mild disappointment. Do not use in formal writing or presentations.
Spanish: supongo que noPortuguese (BR): acho que nãoPortuguese (PT): acho que nãoChinese (Simplified): 我想不是吧Chinese (Traditional): 我想不是吧Hindi: शायद नहींArabic: أظن لاBengali: মনে হয় না - সম্ভবত নাRussian: наверное, нет - думаю, нетJapanese: そうでもないかな - そうじゃないかもVietnamese: chắc là không - tôi nghĩ là khôngKorean: 그런 것 같지 않아 - 아닌 것 같아Turkish: sanırım hayır - galiba hayırUrdu: شاید نہیں - میرا نہیں خیالIndonesian: sepertinya tidak - kayaknya tidak
Example Sentences
Will it rain today? I guess not.
basic
Do you want more tea? I guess not.
basic
Is the store still open? I guess not.
basic
You thought he would call, but I guess not.
natural
I checked my account for the refund, but I guess not yet.
natural
Were you able to fix the problem? I guess not, since it's still not working.
natural