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2020.04.26 18:11

The difference between “I got ya” and “I got you” in American

English slang.

“I got ya” (often pronounced as “I gotcha”) is a way to say “I understand”

“I got you” (often pronounced as “I gotchu”) is a way of saying “I understand” OR to say “it’s okay, I’ll protect you or do something for you.”

Example:
“Hey bro, can you drop these groceries off at my brother’s house on your way?”
“I got you.”

These are more advanced phrases if you want to sound and understand native speakers better!
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  • Tahee20 2020.04.26 18:16

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    I used to think these phrases can be used interchangeably.
  • Boni 2020.04.26 18:18

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    @Parker Ooooo now I undersyand the pronunciation, Thank you
  • Andoria 2020.04.26 18:18

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    Thanks Parker
  • Parker 2020.04.26 18:19

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    @Tahee20 they can both mean “I understand” but “I got you” can also mean something else depending on the situation.
  • Mirian 2020.04.26 18:19

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    Thank you!
  • Tahee20 2020.04.26 18:19

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    @Parker Aah I see! Thanks
  • Parker 2020.04.26 18:20

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    @Boni your pronunciation was great! I understood both easily!
  • Gabriela 2020.04.26 18:22

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    Oh i got ya! Thanks
  • Parker 2020.04.26 18:23

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    @Gabriela no prob 👍🏼
  • Luis silva 2020.04.26 18:28

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    👍
  • Paula Bil 2020.04.26 18:45

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    Wow thank you! That help me a lot
  • Desert rose 2020.04.26 18:54

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    Guauuu! Thank y Parker. Good post!
  • Claudio 2020.04.26 19:02

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    Gracias 🙏
  • Adriana Cordero 2020.04.26 19:07

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    Thanks!

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