Affirmative sentences with 是 (shì)
A 是 BUse 是 to affirm or define a thing or fact. Structure: Subject + 是 + Object.
这是我的书。
This is my book.
他是我的老师。
He is my teacher.
Lesson 2: Thank You and Sorry
谢谢Learn to use 是, 吗 through the topic of saying thank you and sorry.
5 words2 grammar points1 dialogues~12 min
Vocabulary5 words
不客气Phrase
- you're welcomeused to reply to a thank-you
Examples
—谢谢! —不客气。
— Thank you! — You're welcome.
对不起Phrase
- sorry
Examples
对不起, 我迟到了。
Sorry, I am late.
没关系Phrase
- it's all right, never mindUsed to respond to an apology.
Examples
—对不起! —没关系。
— Sorry! — It's all right.
谢谢Greeting
- to thank; thank you
Examples
谢谢你!
Thank you!
再见Greeting
- goodbyeIts literal meaning is "see you again."
Examples
明天见, 再见!
See you tomorrow, goodbye!
Grammar
Yes/no questions with 吗
Câu hỏi với 吗 (ma)Add 吗 to the end of a statement to make a yes/no question. The listener simply answers '对' (yes) or '不对' (no).
这是你的书吗？
Is this your book?
你是学生吗？
Are you a student?
Dialogues
Thank You and Sorry
Minh accidentally drops Hoa's book.
Mi
Minh
对不起！
Sorry!
Ho
Hoa
没关系。
It's okay.
Mi
Minh
这是你的书吗？
Is this your book?
Ho
Hoa
是，谢谢！
Yes, thank you!
Mi
Minh
不客气。再见！
You're welcome. Goodbye!