Korean expression
별로 안 좋아합니다
What does 별로 안 좋아합니다 mean?
별로 안 좋아합니다 means "does not really like something" in Korean.
How it works here
‘별로’ weakens the degree of negation, while ‘안’ negates the following verb ‘좋아합니다’ (like). Together, they mean that the speaker does not strongly prefer something.
Key expression
별로 안 좋아하다
Not greatly prefer something
‘별로’ softens a negative statement, and together with ‘안 좋아하다’ it means “not really like.” It does not mean “hate”; it naturally expresses a light dislike. ‘별로’ and ‘안’ usually work together to create the overall meaning.
When it's used
Used when talking about personal tastes or preferences to say that you do not especially like something.
The line
저런 거 별로 안 좋아합니다
I don't really like things like that.
This is said when expressing your tastes or preferences and making it clear that you do not particularly like something.
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More examples
저는 단 음식을 별로 안 좋아해요.
I don't really like sweet foods.
그 사람은 아침형 생활을 별로 안 좋아합니다.
That person doesn't really like being an early riser.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
별로 안 좋아합니다
저런 거 별로 안 좋아합니다
I don't really like things like that.
- A situation where someone says they really like it.
- A situation where someone talks about their preferences and says they do not particularly like a certain thing.
- A situation where someone says they have never seen it before.
Show the answer
A situation where someone talks about their preferences and says they do not particularly like a certain thing.
not greatly prefer something. ‘별로’ softens a negative statement, and together with ‘안 좋아하다’ it means “not really like.” It does not mean “hate”; it naturally expresses a light dislike. ‘별로’ and ‘안’ usually work together to create the overall meaning.
Other words in this line
- 저렇다
- To be like that
- 별로
- Not particularly; not really
- 안
- Not
- 좋아하다
- To like
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