Japanese phrase
そうなんですね。 sō na n de su ne
Meaning
I see.
When to use it
Expresses understanding of new information. It is polite and often shows mild surprise or interest.
Example dialogue
駅の近くに住んでいます。 eki no chika ku ni su n de i ma su
I live near the station.
そうなんですね。 sō na n de su ne
I see.