Signification
Expressing a mild dislike or lack of preference for something or someone.
Contexte culturel
Emphasis on 'nunchi'. Using this phrase shows you are considerate of the other person's feelings. Similar to 'amari suki ja nai', reflecting the shared value of indirect communication. Reflects the 'mianzi' (face) culture where direct rejection is avoided. Less common to use softeners, but 'I'm not a big fan' is the closest equivalent.
Use it to be polite
Always use this instead of '싫어요' to avoid sounding rude.
Pair with a reason
Adding a reason (e.g., 'because it's too spicy') makes your statement sound more natural.
Signification
Expressing a mild dislike or lack of preference for something or someone.
Use it to be polite
Always use this instead of '싫어요' to avoid sounding rude.
Pair with a reason
Adding a reason (e.g., 'because it's too spicy') makes your statement sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
저는 매운 음식을 ______ 안 좋아해요.
'별로' is the correct adverb to soften the negative '안 좋아해요'.
Which sentence is more polite?
Choose the most polite way to say you don't like something.
This phrase is the standard polite way to express a negative preference.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercices저는 매운 음식을 ______ 안 좋아해요.
'별로' is the correct adverb to soften the negative '안 좋아해요'.
Choose the most polite way to say you don't like something.
This phrase is the standard polite way to express a negative preference.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is polite enough for professional settings.
No, it is actually the opposite—it's a polite way to disagree.
Expressions liées
별로예요
synonymIt's not great.
제 취향이 아니에요
similarIt's not my style.
그저 그래요
similarIt's just okay.
싫어해요
contrastI dislike it.
