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So what you're saying is
Advanced Chunks – Category 8

Meaning

A reflective phrase used to paraphrase or summarize someone's point for clarity.

Primary Function

Paraphrasing / checking understanding

Communicative Purpose

To confirm comprehension or move the conversation forward

Pattern

So what you're saying is

Core Structure

So what you're saying is

Função primária

Paraphrasing / checking understanding

Propósito comunicativo

To confirm comprehension or move the conversation forward

Situações de gatilho

Discussions, negotiations, complex explanations

Contextos

Professional, academic, everyday

Padrão

So what you're saying is

Estrutura central

So what you're saying is

Slots de substituição

you're saying → you mean, I'm hearing

Colocados típicos

  • Okay
  • so what you're saying is we need more time.

Substituições comuns

  • If I understand correctly...
  • So you're telling me that...

Erros comuns

So what you're saying it is – no 'it'.

Similar / contraste

In other words, Let me see if I have this right

Interferências

None; extremely useful discourse marker.

Família do chunk

  • Comprehension checks: So you mean...
  • Let me just make sure
  • Is that right?

Nuance

Helps collaboration and prevents miscommunication.

Efeito pragmático

Signals active listening and engagement.

Dica de memória

Right, recap

Nota

This phrase is particularly useful in professional and academic settings to ensure understanding and clarity.

Upgrade path

I see → So what you're saying is... → If I'm following you correctly...

Frequência: Very highFormulaicidade: Semi-fixedTipo de construção: Sentence framePrioridade de aquisição: Automatic productionPrioridade de output: BothTag de espaçamento: Immediate

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