How to express the surprised feeling when trying confirming something?
Hi, there. I want to know the word or phrase in spoken English that describe well my surprise or unexpectness, when I heard about weird something and then tried confirming it?

I know it as "莫非" in Chinse and as "まさか" in Japanese, but what in English?

Thanks a lot, and have a nice weekend.
Adrian

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How to express the surprised feeling when trying confirming something?
Hi, there. I want to know the word or phrase in spoken English that describe well my surprise or unexpectness, when I heard about weird something and then tried confirming it?

I know it as "莫非" in Chinse and as "まさか" in Japanese, but what in English?

Thanks a lot, and have a nice weekend.
Adrian

Answer

"What?!" " Seriously?!" "Oh, boy! Really?"  Your tunes and your facial expression also help a lot while speaking.

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It might depend on the context a little. I'm pretty sure "Really?" or "Seriously?" would work.

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