Is it? definition 1
A conversational filler showing interest or mild surprise, equivalent to "Oh, really?" or "Is that so?" It's often used even when not literally asking a question, just to keep a conversation flowing or react to news.
""I finally got my driver's license yesterday." – "Is it? That's great news!""
Is it? definition 2
ነው እንዴ?/እውነት ነው? (Is that so?)
"She got married, is it? (She got married, really?)"
Is it? definition 3
Otuu? / really? (Really? / is that so?)
"Is it? I didn't know that. (Really? I didn't know that.)"
Is it? definition 4
Really? Expression of interest (Oh really?)
"Is it? That's hectic bru (Really? That's intense bro)"
Is it? definition 5
Really? Expression of interest | Regtig? Uitdrukking van belangstelling
"Is it? Tell me more (Really? Tell me more)"
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- August 2025
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