English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "can you believe" Mean?

Learn what "can you believe" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Beginner
Polite
Soft
Express Love

Can you believe it's been a whole year we've been together?

It means the speaker is celebrating a relationship anniversary and expressing surprise or joy.

From Cleopatra, Episode 50

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone reflects on being together for a full year.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a romantic relationship when marking an anniversary or milestone. It is natural, but the full sentence is a bit long for a focused phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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Can you believe we've been together a year?
2
It's been a whole year together.
3
We've been together for a year.

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