嫌だ
iya da
What does "嫌だ" mean in English?
dislikedその映画は嫌だ
I dislike that movie.
How to use "嫌だ" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
Expressing dislike or aversion toward something
この食べ物は嫌だ
I don't like this food.
嫌な天気だ
The weather is awful.
Often used to express personal dislike or discomfort. Can also describe something unpleasant or annoying.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
While 嫌だ is informal, you can use 嫌です in more formal or polite contexts.
Gold Rule
Expressing Dislike
To express dislike, you can use 嫌だ for casual situations or 嫌いです for more formal contexts.
Word Origin
From the verb 嫌う (kirau), meaning 'to dislike' or 'to hate'. The 嫌 (iya) stem is used to express a negative feeling.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to express dislike or discomfort. Can be softened with particles like ちょっと (a little) to express mild dislike.
Word Breakdown
嫌
dislike, aversion
rootだ
is (plain form)
suffix和英辞典