싫어요
Introduction:
"싫어요" (sil-eo-yo) translates to "I don't like it" or "I don't want it" in English. It’s used when expressing dislike, reluctance, or unwillingness toward something. While it is polite, it still conveys strong negative feelings. Whether it's about food, an idea, or an activity, saying "싫어요" allows you to refuse or express disinterest in a polite manner.
It’s a softer way to decline something compared to saying "no" directly, making it a common phrase in Korean daily conversations.
More expressions (in Korean) with English translation:
- 싫어 (sil-eo) - I don’t like it (informal)
- 정말 싫어요 (jeong-mal sil-eo-yo) - I really don’t like it
- 싫습니다 (sil-seum-ni-da) - I don’t like it (formal)
- 안 하고 싶어요 (an ha-go sip-eo-yo) - I don’t want to do it
- 원하지 않아요 (won-ha-ji anh-a-yo) - I don’t want it
- 하고 싶지 않아요 (ha-go sip-ji anh-a-yo) - I don’t want to do it
- 그건 싫어요 (geu-geon sil-eo-yo) - I don’t like that
- 이건 별로예요 (i-geon byeol-lo-ye-yo) - I don’t like this / This is not good
Understanding and using "싫어요" is key when you want to express dislike or refusal politely in Korean. It’s a versatile phrase that will help you navigate everyday situations where you need to say no or express your preferences without being too direct.