things like
and so on
or something
and whatnot
Structure
- A + だの + B + だの
- A + だの + 何 だの
Where A and B can be nouns and quotes
[だの is a casual expression used to list several phrases (at least two!) non exclusively]
[Usually, the speaker has a negative opinion about a number of things, either complaining that they have no value, they are being unconstructive, they have nothing in common with reality, or they are merely being annoying]
What’s the difference between だの and やら? Do they have a similar negative nuance? In which cases can you only use one but not the other?
Can someone give an explanation?
Hey @Crazywater and @AshuRage !
They both have a negative nuance, but だの has a slightly stronger nuance. やら is used with with the nuance that the speaker has ‘mixed feelings’ or is ‘unsure’ about which option to choose out of all the available options, while だの is used to express that certain things in a category is undesirable and is used when the speaker wants to express their frustration.
Hope this helps!