Korean · Real conversations
How to say “I'm not very keen on ...” in Korean
Express a mild dislike without making a strong rejection.
…는 별로 좋아하지 않아요....neun byeollo joahaji anayo.
I'm not very keen on …
Name the activity or item after the expression.
Use it in three situations
Discussing food
매운 음식은 별로 안 좋아해요.maeun eumsigeun byeollo an joahaeyo.
I'm not very keen on spicy food.
Choosing an activity
사람이 많은 곳은 별로 안 좋아해요.sarami maneun goseun byeollo an joahaeyo.
I'm not very keen on crowds.
Sharing an opinion
일찍 일어나는 건 별로 안 좋아해요.iljjik ireonan geon byeollo an joahaeyo.
I'm not very keen on getting up early.
What to watch for
The tone is usually softer than saying that you hate something.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine expressing preferences. Say this in Korean: I'm not very keen on crowds.
Reveal a sample reply
사람이 많은 곳은 별로 안 좋아해요.sarami maneun goseun byeollo an joahaeyo.
I'm not very keen on crowds.
Build a useful exchange
Explain what you would enjoy and make a joint choice.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
