When Koreans say they
싫어해요 (I dislike it), they often use it in a strong and direct way. It's similar to saying "I hate it" in English, so be careful when you use it. For example, if someone asks you, "Do you like kimchi?" and you say, "김치 싫어해요" (I dislike kimchi), it can sound quite strong.
A more polite and softer way to express that you don't like something is by saying
안 좋아해요 (I don't like it). This is a good phrase to use when you want to be more indirect or if you're not entirely sure how you feel about something. So, if you're not a fan of kimchi but don't want to sound too harsh, saying "김치 안 좋아해요" is a much better option.
싫어하다 30秒了解
- Use to say you dislike something.
- Commonly used for food, activities, or people.
- Can be used informally and formally depending on context.
按水平分级的例句
저는 매운 음식을 싫어해요.
I dislike spicy food.
그는 거짓말하는 사람을 싫어합니다.
He dislikes people who lie.
아이들이 학교 가는 것을 싫어했어요.
The children disliked going to school.
저는 시끄러운 음악을 싫어해요.
I dislike loud music.
우리 고양이는 물을 싫어해요.
Our cat dislikes water.
저는 추운 날씨를 싫어합니다.
I dislike cold weather.
그녀는 일찍 일어나는 것을 싫어해요.
She dislikes waking up early.
선생님은 숙제를 안 하는 학생들을 싫어하셨어요.
The teacher disliked students who didn't do their homework.
그는 자신의 정치적 입장을 공개적으로 드러내는 것을 싫어하지 않는다. 오히려 그는 자신의 신념을 강력히 옹호하며 토론에 적극적으로 참여한다.
He doesn't shy away from openly expressing his political stance. On the contrary, he strongly defends his beliefs and actively participates in debates.
싫어하지 않는다 (don't dislike) is used to emphasize the opposite sentiment, meaning he actually likes to express them.
대다수의 사람들은 불확실성을 싫어하지만, 일부 기업가들은 이를 기회로 삼아 새로운 시장을 개척한다.
Most people dislike uncertainty, but some entrepreneurs embrace it as an opportunity to carve out new markets.
대다수 (the majority) is a common way to refer to most people.
그녀는 형식적인 절차를 싫어하여 항상 실질적인 해결책을 찾는 데 주력한다.
She dislikes bureaucratic procedures and always focuses on finding practical solutions.
주력한다 (focuses on) is a strong verb indicating dedication to a task.
아이들은 종종 낯선 환경을 싫어하여 익숙한 것에 안주하려는 경향이 있다.
Children often dislike unfamiliar environments and tend to stick to what's familiar.
안주하려는 경향이 있다 (tend to settle for) describes a tendency to stay in one's comfort zone.
현대인들은 정보의 홍수 속에서 불필요한 광고를 싫어하는 경향이 더욱 강해지고 있다.
Modern people are increasingly disliking unnecessary advertisements amidst the flood of information.
경향이 더욱 강해지고 있다 (tendency is becoming stronger) indicates an increasing trend.
나는 남의 일에 간섭하는 것을 싫어하지만, 때로는 불가피하게 개입해야 할 때도 있다.
I dislike meddling in other people's affairs, but sometimes it's unavoidable to intervene.
간섭하는 것을 싫어하다 (to dislike interfering) is a common phrase to express a preference for non-intervention.
많은 사람들은 강요된 친목 활동을 싫어하여 자발적인 모임을 선호한다.
Many people dislike forced social activities and prefer voluntary gatherings.
강요된 (forced) emphasizes the involuntary nature of the activity.
그는 자신의 사생활이 노출되는 것을 극도로 싫어하여 항상 조심스럽게 행동한다.
He extremely dislikes his private life being exposed, so he always acts cautiously.
극도로 (extremely) intensifies the feeling of dislike.
常见搭配
常用短语
저는 매운 음식을 싫어해요.
I dislike spicy food.
그는 거짓말하는 것을 싫어해요.
He dislikes lying.
우리 아버지는 추운 날씨를 싫어하세요.
My father dislikes cold weather.
저는 기다리는 것을 싫어해요.
I dislike waiting.
많은 사람들이 월요일을 싫어해요.
Many people dislike Mondays.
저는 어두운 곳을 싫어해요.
I dislike dark places.
그녀는 싸우는 것을 싫어합니다.
She dislikes fighting.
저는 지는 것을 싫어해요.
I dislike losing.
제 동생은 야채를 싫어해요.
My younger sibling dislikes vegetables.
선생님은 시끄러운 학생들을 싫어해요.
The teacher dislikes noisy students.
容易混淆的词
This means 'to hate', which is a much stronger emotion than '싫어하다' (to dislike).
This means 'to avoid' or 'to be reluctant', implying hesitation or discomfort rather than an active dislike.
This is a very strong and formal word for 'to detest' or 'to abhor', even more intense than '미워하다'.
容易混淆
Many English speakers confuse '싫어하다' with '미워하다' (to hate) or '꺼리다' (to avoid/be reluctant). While '싫어하다' means 'to dislike', it doesn't carry the strong emotional weight of 'hate'. It's more of a general aversion or lack of preference.
'싫어하다' is a general expression of dislike. It's less intense than '미워하다' (to hate) which implies strong negative emotions, and different from '꺼리다' (to avoid/be reluctant) which suggests hesitation or avoidance due to discomfort rather than outright dislike.
저는 겨울을 싫어해요. (I dislike winter.)
Often confused with '사랑하다' (to love). '좋아하다' means 'to like', which is a milder sentiment than 'to love'.
'좋아하다' expresses a general liking, while '사랑하다' is used for deeper, more romantic or familial love.
저는 커피를 좋아해요. (I like coffee.)
Can be confused with '모르다' (to not know). The main confusion comes from its usage in different contexts, sometimes implying understanding rather than just factual knowledge.
'알다' means 'to know' or 'to understand'. '모르다' is its direct opposite, 'to not know'. The confusion often arises when translating nuanced English phrases like 'I know what you mean' vs. 'I know that fact'.
저는 그 사실을 알아요. (I know that fact.)
Sometimes confused with '공부하다' (to study). While related, '배우다' focuses on the act of learning something new, acquiring a skill or knowledge.
'배우다' specifically means 'to learn' or 'to acquire knowledge/skill'. '공부하다' means 'to study', which is the process of learning, often implying academic work or reviewing material.
저는 한국어를 배우고 있어요. (I am learning Korean.)
Often confused with '오다' (to come). The distinction depends on the speaker's perspective and location.
'가다' means 'to go', indicating movement away from the speaker or the current location. '오다' means 'to come', indicating movement towards the speaker or the current location.
저는 학교에 가요. (I go to school.)
小贴士
Basic use of 싫어하다
Use 싫어하다 (sil-eo-ha-da) to express disliking something. For example, '저는 매운 음식을 싫어해요' (Jeoneun maeun eumsigeul sil-eo-hae-yo) means 'I dislike spicy food.'
Using with people
While you can say you 'dislike' a person, it's often more natural and polite in Korean to say '좋아하지 않아요' (jo-a-ha-ji a-na-yo), which means 'I don't like' them. 싫어하다 can sound quite strong when applied to people.
Formal vs. Informal
The base form is 싫어하다. In informal speech, you might hear '싫어해' (sil-eo-hae). In polite formal speech, use '싫어해요' (sil-eo-hae-yo). In formal situations, use '싫어합니다' (sil-eo-ham-ni-da). Focus on -해요 for everyday politeness.
Opposite: 좋아하다
The direct opposite of 싫어하다 (to dislike) is 좋아하다 (jo-a-ha-da), which means 'to like'. Learning these two together will help your vocabulary stick.
Object particle 을/를
Remember to use the object particles 을 (eul) or 를 (reul) before 싫어하다 to indicate what you dislike. Use 을 after a consonant and 를 after a vowel. For example, '저는 커피를 싫어해요' (Jeoneun keopireul sil-eo-hae-yo) – 'I dislike coffee.'
Expressing strong dislike
To express a stronger dislike, you can add '정말' (jeong-mal - really) or '너무' (neo-mu - too much). For example, '저는 정말 싫어해요' (Jeoneun jeongmal sil-eo-hae-yo) – 'I really dislike it.'
Don't confuse with 싫다
While related, 싫다 (sil-ta) is an adjective meaning 'to be disliked' or 'unpleasant'. 싫어하다 is a verb meaning 'to dislike'. You would say '이 음식은 싫어요' (i eumsigeun sil-eo-yo - this food is unpleasant/I don't want it), but '저는 이 음식을 싫어해요' (jeoneun i eumsigeul sil-eo-hae-yo - I dislike this food).
Practice with common dislikes
Think of things you genuinely dislike and try to form sentences. Examples: '저는 거미를 싫어해요' (Jeoneun geomireul sil-eo-hae-yo - I dislike spiders), '저는 비 오는 날씨를 싫어해요' (Jeoneun bi oneun nalssireul sil-eo-hae-yo - I dislike rainy weather).
Softening your dislike
Koreans sometimes soften direct negative statements. Instead of a blunt '싫어해요', you might hear '별로 안 좋아해요' (byeol-lo an jo-a-hae-yo - I don't like it much) or '별로예요' (byeol-lo-ye-yo - it's not good/not my favorite) if you want to be less direct.
Using 싫어하다 in questions
You can also use 싫어하다 to ask if someone dislikes something. For example, '매운 음식을 싫어하세요?' (Maeun eumsigeul sil-eo-ha-se-yo?) means 'Do you dislike spicy food?' (Using the honorific -세요).
在生活中练习
真实语境
Expressing dislike for food
- 저는 매운 음식을 싫어해요. (I dislike spicy food.)
- 저는 김치를 싫어해요. (I dislike kimchi.)
- 저는 해산물을 싫어해요. (I dislike seafood.)
Expressing dislike for activities/hobbies
- 저는 운동을 싫어해요. (I dislike exercising.)
- 저는 공부하는 것을 싫어해요. (I dislike studying.)
- 저는 일찍 일어나는 것을 싫어해요. (I dislike waking up early.)
Expressing dislike for people/things
- 저는 거짓말하는 사람을 싫어해요. (I dislike people who lie.)
- 저는 이 노래를 싫어해요. (I dislike this song.)
- 저는 이 드라마를 싫어해요. (I dislike this drama.)
Responding to a preference question (negative)
- 저는 커피를 싫어해요. (I dislike coffee.)
- 아니요, 저는 그것을 싫어해요. (No, I dislike that.)
- 저는 추운 날씨를 싫어해요. (I dislike cold weather.)
Explaining why you don't want to do something
- 저는 수영을 싫어해서 안 갈 거예요. (I dislike swimming, so I won't go.)
- 저는 시끄러운 곳을 싫어해요. (I dislike noisy places.)
- 저는 기다리는 것을 싫어해요. (I dislike waiting.)
对话开场白
"어떤 음식을 싫어하세요? (What kind of food do you dislike?)"
"어떤 활동을 싫어하세요? (What activities do you dislike?)"
"어떤 사람을 싫어하세요? (What kind of people do you dislike?)"
"이것을 싫어하세요? (Do you dislike this?)"
"왜 그것을 싫어하세요? (Why do you dislike that?)"
日记主题
당신이 싫어하는 음식 세 가지를 쓰고, 왜 싫어하는지 설명하세요. (Write three foods you dislike and explain why.)
당신이 싫어하는 활동이 있다면 무엇이고, 왜 싫어하는지 쓰세요. (If there's an activity you dislike, what is it and why do you dislike it?)
당신이 싫어하는 유형의 사람이나 성격이 있다면 쓰세요. (Write about the type of person or personality you dislike, if any.)
최근에 싫어했던 것이 있다면 무엇이고, 어떻게 대처했는지 쓰세요. (If there's something you disliked recently, what was it and how did you deal with it?)
싫어하는 것 때문에 하지 못했던 경험에 대해 쓰세요. (Write about an experience where you couldn't do something because you disliked it.)
自我测试 24 个问题
Write a short sentence saying 'I dislike coffee.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
저는 커피를 싫어해요.
Write a sentence saying 'My friend dislikes winter.'
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Sample answer
제 친구는 겨울을 싫어해요.
Write a sentence asking 'Do you dislike homework?'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
숙제를 싫어하세요?
무엇을 싫어해요? (What do I dislike?)
Read this passage:
저는 고양이를 좋아해요. 하지만 강아지를 싫어해요. 제 동생은 강아지를 좋아하지만 고양이를 싫어해요.
무엇을 싫어해요? (What do I dislike?)
The passage states '저는 고양이를 좋아해요. 하지만 강아지를 싫어해요.' which means 'I like cats. But I dislike dogs.'
The passage states '저는 고양이를 좋아해요. 하지만 강아지를 싫어해요.' which means 'I like cats. But I dislike dogs.'
Why do I dislike Kimchi?
Read this passage:
저는 매운 음식을 싫어해요. 김치는 매워서 싫어해요. 비빔밥도 매워서 잘 안 먹어요.
Why do I dislike Kimchi?
The passage says '김치는 매워서 싫어해요.' which means 'I dislike Kimchi because it's spicy.'
The passage says '김치는 매워서 싫어해요.' which means 'I dislike Kimchi because it's spicy.'
What does the speaker dislike?
Read this passage:
저는 아침에 일찍 일어나는 것을 싫어해요. 그래서 아침 수업이 힘들어요. 친구는 아침 운동을 좋아해요.
What does the speaker dislike?
The passage states '저는 아침에 일찍 일어나는 것을 싫어해요.' which translates to 'I dislike waking up early in the morning.'
The passage states '저는 아침에 일찍 일어나는 것을 싫어해요.' which translates to 'I dislike waking up early in the morning.'
This sentence means 'I dislike books.' In Korean, the subject '저는' comes first, followed by the object '책을', and then the verb '싫어해요'.
This sentence means 'He dislikes apples.' The structure is subject '그는', object '사과를', and then the verb '싫어합니다'.
This sentence means 'The child dislikes vegetables.' The structure is subject '아이가', object '야채를', and then the verb '싫어해요'.
저는 매운 음식을 ___.
The sentence means 'I dislike spicy food.' '싫어해요' is the correct form of '싫어하다' for 'I dislike'.
그는 거짓말하는 것을 정말 ___.
The sentence means 'He really dislikes lying.' '싫어한다' is the correct form of '싫어하다' for 'he dislikes'.
저는 복잡한 것을 ___.
The sentence means 'I dislike complicated things.' '싫어합니다' is the polite formal form of '싫어하다'.
아이들은 숙제하는 것을 ___.
The sentence means 'Children dislike doing homework.' '싫어한다' is the correct form to express general dislike by children.
저는 추운 날씨를 ___.
The sentence means 'I dislike cold weather.' '싫어해요' is the appropriate conjugated form of '싫어하다'.
우리 어머니는 시끄러운 음악을 ___.
The sentence means 'Our mother dislikes loud music.' '싫어하세요' is the honorific form of '싫어하다', appropriate when referring to one's mother.
저는 매운 음식을 ___고, 담백한 음식을 좋아해요. (I dislike spicy food, and I like plain food.)
The verb stem '싫어하' is followed by the conjunctive ending '-고' (and), connecting it to the next clause.
그는 거짓말하는 것을 정말 ___는 것 같아요. (It seems he really dislikes lying.)
The adnominal form '싫어하는' modifies '것' (thing), creating the phrase 'disliking thing'.
아무리 노력해도 저는 아침 일찍 일어나는 것이 너무 ___요. (No matter how hard I try, I really dislike waking up early in the morning.)
'싫어요' is the polite declarative form of '싫다' (to be disliked/hated), which is commonly used to express dislike in a more natural way than '싫어하다' when talking about a general state or preference.
저는 그가 늦는 것을 ___지만, 오늘은 이해해줄게요. (I dislike him being late, but I'll understand today.)
The conjunctive ending '-지만' (but) is used to connect two contrasting clauses.
사람들은 자신의 의견이 무시당하는 것을 ___는 경향이 있습니다. (People tend to dislike their opinions being ignored.)
The adnominal form '싫어하는' modifies '경향' (tendency), creating the phrase 'tendency of disliking'.
저는 시끄러운 환경에서 공부하는 것을 ___지 않아요. (I don't dislike studying in a noisy environment.)
The negative expression '지 않아요' is attached to the verb stem '싫어하' to mean 'do not dislike'.
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Summary
싫어하다 is a fundamental verb for expressing dislike in Korean.
- Use to say you dislike something.
- Commonly used for food, activities, or people.
- Can be used informally and formally depending on context.
Basic use of 싫어하다
Use 싫어하다 (sil-eo-ha-da) to express disliking something. For example, '저는 매운 음식을 싫어해요' (Jeoneun maeun eumsigeul sil-eo-hae-yo) means 'I dislike spicy food.'
Using with people
While you can say you 'dislike' a person, it's often more natural and polite in Korean to say '좋아하지 않아요' (jo-a-ha-ji a-na-yo), which means 'I don't like' them. 싫어하다 can sound quite strong when applied to people.
Formal vs. Informal
The base form is 싫어하다. In informal speech, you might hear '싫어해' (sil-eo-hae). In polite formal speech, use '싫어해요' (sil-eo-hae-yo). In formal situations, use '싫어합니다' (sil-eo-ham-ni-da). Focus on -해요 for everyday politeness.
Opposite: 좋아하다
The direct opposite of 싫어하다 (to dislike) is 좋아하다 (jo-a-ha-da), which means 'to like'. Learning these two together will help your vocabulary stick.
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받아들이다
A2To accept, to embrace, to take in.
아파하다
A2To feel pain or sorrow.
감탄스럽다
A2To be admirable or wonderful; to inspire awe.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2To admire or to marvel; to express wonder.
기특하다
B1Admirable for a good deed or thought; commendable.
충고
B1Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action; advice.
애정
B1Affection; a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
애틋하다
B2To be tender, fond, or wistful.
살갑다
B2To be warm, friendly, affectionate.
