A1 Expression Formal 1 min de leitura

〜が好きです

~ ga suki desu

I like ~.

Pratique

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 〜が好きです to express that you like or are fond of something or someone.

  • Means: To express a preference or fondness for a noun.
  • Used in: Introducing hobbies, ordering food, or expressing personal interests.
  • Don't confuse: Do not use 'ga' with verbs; it only marks the object of this state.
Noun + が + 好き + です = Expressing your heart's desire

Explicação no seu nível:

This phrase is the easiest way to say you like something. You just put the name of the thing before 'ga suki desu'. It is very useful for talking about food, hobbies, and friends.
At this level, you learn that 'suki' is a na-adjective. This means you can use it in the past tense or negative form. It is the primary way to express personal preferences in daily life, allowing you to connect with others by sharing your tastes.
You can now use 'suki' within complex sentences. You might say 'The book that I like is on the table' or 'Although I like sushi, I don't like sashimi.' This allows for nuanced expression of your personality and boundaries in social interactions.
At this stage, you understand the subtle social implications of 'suki'. You recognize when to use 'daisuki' versus 'suki' to avoid sounding overly dramatic or cold. You can also use it in hypothetical situations, such as 'If I liked this, I would buy it.'
You analyze 'suki' as a marker of identity. You can navigate the fine line between 'suki' as a casual preference and 'suki' as a deep-seated value. You understand how it functions in various registers, from casual banter to polite, indirect social negotiation.
You master the cognitive nuances of 'suki'. You understand its historical evolution from familial affection to a broad descriptor of preference. You can manipulate the particle 'ga' versus 'wa' to emphasize the object of affection versus the subject, demonstrating near-native control over emotional expression.

Significado

To express a preference or fondness for something or someone.

🌍

Contexto cultural

Saying 'suki' is a way to show you are interested in someone's culture.

💡

Particle check

Always use 'ga' with 'suki'.

💡

Particle check

Always use 'ga' with 'suki'.

Teste-se

Fill in the particle.

私 ___ 寿司が好きです。

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: が

Suki requires the particle 'ga'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

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✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa:
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私 ___ 寿司が好きです。

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: が

Suki requires the particle 'ga'.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

No, 'suki' is not a verb.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

大好き

builds on

Love

Onde usar

👋

Meeting a new friend

A: 趣味は何ですか？

B: 音楽が好きです。

neutral
🍣

Ordering food

Customer: この料理が好きです。

polite

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Suki' as 'So-key'—you need the 'key' to my heart to make me 'like' you.

Associação visual

Imagine a giant heart floating over your favorite food. Every time you see that food, you say 'Suki!'

Rhyme

It's not a hike, it's what I like: Suki!

Story

I went to Japan. I saw sushi. I said 'Sushi ga suki desu!' The chef smiled. I ate it. It was great.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'I like' in English or 'Me gusta' in Spanish. It's a universal human sentiment.

Word Web

大好き好き嫌い好きな人好き勝手好物好み

Desafio

Say 'X ga suki desu' for 5 things in your room right now.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

Pronúncia

Stress Flat

The 'u' is often devoiced.

Espectro de formalidade

Formal
猫が好きでございます。

猫が好きでございます。 (Talking about pets)

Neutro
猫が好きです。

猫が好きです。 (Talking about pets)

Informal
猫が好き。

猫が好き。 (Talking about pets)

Gíria
猫、マジ好き。

猫、マジ好き。 (Talking about pets)

Derived from the kanji for woman and child, symbolizing natural affection.

Edo:

Curiosidade

It is one of the first words children learn.

Notas culturais

Saying 'suki' is a way to show you are interested in someone's culture.

“日本食が好きです。”

Iniciadores de conversa

“

何が好きですか？

Erros comuns

✗

私は寿司を好きです。

✓

私は寿司が好きです。

wrong preposition
Suki is a na-adjective, not a verb. Use 'ga' instead of 'o'.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Me gusta

Japanese uses a particle 'ga' while Spanish uses an indirect object pronoun.

French moderate

J'aime

French 'aimer' covers both like and love.

German moderate

Ich mag

German 'mögen' is a verb.

Japanese n/a

〜が好きです

None.

Arabic Different

أحب (Uhibbu)

Verb-based vs Adjective-based.

Chinese moderate

我喜欢 (Wǒ xǐhuān)

Subject-Verb-Object order.

Korean Very Similar

좋아해요 (Joahae-yo)

Korean uses a verb form derived from an adjective.

Portuguese moderate

Eu gosto de

Japanese uses 'ga' particle.

Spotted in the Real World

🎬

(2016)

“Suki da”

Romantic confession

Fácil de confundir

〜が好きです vs 愛してる

Too strong

Use for serious romance only.

Perguntas frequentes (1)

No, 'suki' is not a verb.

grammar mechanics
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