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1432
It sounds very odd. I have seen that use of the contraction in eighteenth century English, but nobody would say it today.
- 876
I say it! ... but then I am nobody.
Others use it too, e.g. "He hasn't got a clue!": "He hasn't reached his potential." etc.
But in your examples, “have“ does not serve as the main verb; it’s an auxiliary and more prone to contraction.
- 1432
Would you use it with a direct object? Would you say "He hasn't a clue" or "They haven't jobs"?
- 876
"He hasn't a clue" is commonly used in England. "They haven't jobs" is also used, but "They haven't work" is probably more common.
- 1432
That is useful to know, then, and the translation should stand as it is. I have not heard that form on British television or read it in British literature more recent than the beginning of the last century, but as an American, I have little direct access to colloquial UK English. That is one of the little joys of these fora.
True, it sounds like ”nuarunt”. I have reported it. Hopefully, more people will do this and moderators will finally notice.
'O plăcintă n-are unt' - este si el corect, si n-ar trebui sa fie incorrect pe Duolingo
