そんな
そんな
pre-noun adjectival
such, that kind of
1.
such, that kind of, like that
Refers to something near the listener or something just mentioned in conversation. Part of the ko-so-a-do demonstrative system.
そんなこと言わないで。
Don't say such things.
Common expression
そんな難しい問題は分からない。
I don't understand such difficult problems.
そんなはずはない。
That can't be right.
Common expression of disbelief
そんな高いものは買えないよ。もっと}{安いのはない？
I can't buy something that expensive. Is there anything cheaper?
そんな顔しないで。冗談だよ。
Don't make a face like that. I'm just joking.
そんな is part of the ko-so-a-do demonstrative system, referring to things near the listener or things just mentioned.
KO-SO-A-DO PATTERN:
- こんな: this kind of (near speaker)
- そんな: that kind of (near listener/just mentioned)
- あんな: that kind of (far from both)
- どんな: what kind of (question)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- そんなことない: That's not true
- そんなはずはない: That can't be
- そんな馬鹿な: That's ridiculous
DERIVED FORM: そんなに (to that extent)
Related Words
See also:
あんな