How to Say ‘This is free ~’ in Japanese
これタダだえ〜
kore tada da ee
[kore tada da e]
💬 Usage Tip: タダ means "free of charge." The stretched え〜 again is just a stylized sentence ending, not part of the word タダ.
Phrase Breakdown
これ
kore
[kore]
this
Refers to something near the speaker.
これは美味しいです。
This is delicious.
タダだ
tada da
[tada]
it's free
Common casual phrase meaning no cost.
水はタダだ。
Water is free.
Words in this phrase
タダ
tada
[tada]
free
No cost or charge.
このイベントはタダです。
This event is free.
だ
da
[da]
copula/ to be
A verb used to link the subject with an attribute.
彼は学生だ。
He is a student.
え〜
ee
[e]
eh (how)
Expression of surprise or question.
本当にタダえ〜？
Is it really free?
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