"to tell the truth" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 說實話

Definition

這是你想表達誠實或承認真實情況時使用的短語，通常在說一些令人驚訝或困難的話之前用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常在口語和非正式場合用，多放在句首以表示誠實。與'說實在的'相似，但語氣較溫和。

Examples

To tell the truth, I don’t like chocolate.

**說實話**，我不喜歡巧克力。

To tell the truth, I forgot your birthday.

**說實話**，我忘了你的生日。

To tell the truth, I’m a little nervous about the exam.

**說實話**，我對考試有點緊張。

To tell the truth, I didn’t really understand what she meant.

**說實話**，我其實沒太懂她的意思。

To tell the truth, I haven’t finished the project yet.

**說實話**，我還沒完成那個專案。

To tell the truth, I’d rather stay home tonight.

**說實話**，我今晚寧願待在家裡。