還沒(有)...呢 means "not yet" - the action hasn''t happened but is expected.
Expected action - Something that should/will happen but hasn''t
Soft reminder - Politely noting something is pending
I haven''t eaten yet.
He hasn''t arrived yet.
呢 adds a soft, casual tone. Can be omitted in more formal contexts.
還沒 vs 沒
- 我沒吃 = I didn't eat (simple fact)
- 我還沒吃呢 = I haven't eaten yet (implies I will)
有 is optional
- 還沒有吃 = 還沒吃
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