I can compare this to phrases in English like "is that so" and "is that right"
When taking to a native speaker they can differentiate between being challenged and when someone is acknowledging what's being said.
For example:
Person 1: "elephants are the largest land animals."
Person 2: "is that right?"
Depending on inflection and context clues you would be able to tell whether your fact is being challenged or if they're just acknowledging what's being said. A couple times this has come up while i was in switzerland as i think im being clear but the other person, no fault of there own just not used to hearing it that way, thinks something else.
can confirm?
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When taking to a native speaker they can differentiate between being challenged and when someone is acknowledging what's being said.
For example:
Person 1: "elephants are the largest land animals."
Person 2: "is that right?"
Depending on inflection and context clues you would be able to tell whether your fact is being challenged or if they're just acknowledging what's being said. A couple times this has come up while i was in switzerland as i think im being clear but the other person, no fault of there own just not used to hearing it that way, thinks something else.