[Grammar] about transfer!

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SecurityLinux

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Hi,

I'm waiting my father to transfer some money.

I want to ask him about transfer , follow the sentences please;

1- did you transefer the money?
2- did you send a money?

which one is correct?


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Either verb "transfer" or "send" is fine. But you need to say "the money," not "a money."
 

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Welcome to the forums.

Also remember that sentences start with capital letters, so it's Did, not did.
 

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thanks all,

okay why not ' a money ' ?

I'm sorry, I don't speak English very well so help me , I'm trying to learn English as soon as possible.

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Thanks all,

Okay why not 'a money'?

I'm sorry, I don't speak English very well so help me , I'm trying to learn English as soon as possible.

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Because "money" is usually uncountable.
 

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The word 'money' is an uncountable noun in English.
 
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