English–Korean

“not like” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsilta

Example

이 사람은 싫어요.i sa ra meun si reo yo

I don't like this person.

Illustration for 싫다 (not like)

How to say “not like” in Korean

“Not like” in Korean is 싫다 (silta).

A person meets something they would rather avoid because it feels unpleasant or unwanted.

Full entry for 싫다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 싫다

오늘은 공부하기가 싫다.o neu reun kong bu ha gi ga sil ta

I don't feel like studying today.

Tips for using 싫다

  • This word is useful when English not like sounds too mild, since tone and context can make it express clear refusal as well as ordinary dislike.

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