you know

Meaning

1. (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.
2. (informal) Expression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.
3. (informal) Used as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement, knowing or understanding at the end of a statement.
4. (informal) Used to introduce information.
5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see you, know.

Synonyms

you see

er

indeed

really

so

uh

um

well

why

as you know

it’s your affair

after all

you decide

Translations

weißt du

tu sais

tu vois

vous savez

così

capisci

weet je or weet je wel

weet je

weet je wel

sabes

você sabe

sabes

hani

Pronounced as (IPA)

/juː nəʊ/

Etymology

First attested as a filled pause in the early 18th century, as a euphemism in the mid-19th century.

Sentences

Did you know that Harry got a new job ?

Do you know if Dylan is going to go with us ?

Cause you know how politicians are .

Sometimes in life you need to cut people out of your life even if you know you'll miss them .