Fast English: What Does Innit Mean?

If you watch British films or talk to people from London, you will hear the word 'innit' a lot. In this video, you will learn where it comes from and how to use it. 'Innit' is a fast, informal version of 'isn't it'. It is used as a question tag at the end of a sentence to ask for agreement. So 'It's cold, isn't it?' becomes 'It's cold, innit?', and 'Nice day, isn't it?' becomes 'Nice day, innit?' In standard English, question tags change depending on the sentence, like 'aren't you' or 'doesn't he'. But in very casual British speech, especially among young people, 'innit' is often used as a general tag for almost any sentence, like 'You're coming tonight, innit?' This is slang, so it is best to understand it rather than use it in formal situations. It is very British, so it may sound strange in American English. Learning expressions like 'innit' helps you understand real British conversations, TV shows and music. Watch the video, listen to the basic and fast versions, and repeat during the pause. Then try noticing 'innit' the next time you watch a British series.