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"I don't like it" in Korean: 마음에 안 들어요
마음에 안 들어요maeume an deureoyo
I don't like it in Korean is 마음에 안 들어요 (maeume an deureoyo). 마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
I don't like it: starting the exchange
이 색은 마음에 안 들어요.i saegeun maeume an deureoyo.
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How to pronounce 마음에 안 들어요
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maeume an deureoyo
/maɯme an tɯɾʌjo/
마음에 안 들어요 is read maeume an deureoyo. In 이게 마음에 안 들어요, read the full phrase as ige maeume an deureoyo.
"I don't like it" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 마음에 안 들어요maeume an deureoyo | I don't like it The inventory form for i don't like it. | The inventory form for i don't like it. |
| 이게 마음에 안 들어요ige maeume an deureoyo | I do not like this 마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음. | 마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음. |
How to use 마음에 안 들어요 in real life
- 1I don't like it: starting the exchange
이 색은 마음에 안 들어요.
i saegeun maeume an deureoyo.
I do not like this color.
마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
- 2I don't like it: adding useful context
그 계획은 마음에 안 들어요.
geu gyehoegeun maeume an deureoyo.
I do not like that plan.
This sentence places 마음에 안 들어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I don't like it: a different conversation
방이 너무 작아서 마음에 안 들어요.
bangi neomu jagaseo maeume an deureoyo.
I do not like the room because it is too small.
This sentence places 마음에 안 들어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 마음에 안 들어요
Incorrect: 방가 너무 작아서 마음에 안 들어요.
Correct: 방이 너무 작아서 마음에 안 들어요.
When practicing i don't like it, 방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 방이, not 방가.
Incorrect: 이 색은 마음에 안 들어요이에요.
Correct: 이 색은 마음에 안 들어요.
When practicing i don't like it, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 이 색은 마음에 안 들어요.
Good to know
마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 마음에 안 들어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 색은 마음에 안 들어요.
i saegeun maeume an deureoyo.
I do not like this color.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그 계획은 마음에 안 들어요.
geu gyehoegeun maeume an deureoyo.
I do not like that plan.
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Common questions about "I don't like it" in Korean
What does 마음에 안 들어요 mean?
I don't like it in Korean is 마음에 안 들어요 (maeume an deureoyo). 마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
When should I say 이게 마음에 안 들어요?
마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
How does 이게 마음에 안 들어요 differ from the basic expression?
이게 마음에 안 들어요 means “I do not like this”. 마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
Can I use 마음에 안 들어요 in a full sentence?
이 색은 마음에 안 들어요. means “I do not like this color.” 마음에 안 들어요 is the negative of 마음에 들어요; put 안 before 들어요, not before 마음.
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