まったく~ない JLPT N3
mattaku ~nai
Completely not; not at all.
Formation
まったく + Verb-negative, まったく + い-Adjective-negative, まったく + な-Adjective-negative
Explanation
The まったく~ない grammar point is used to express that something is not the case at all, or to emphasize the negativity of a situation or action. It is used with negative forms of verbs, い-adjectives, and な-adjectives. It can be translated as 'completely not' or 'not at all' in English.
Example sentences
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He doesn't remember at all.
Kare wa, mattaku oboete inai.
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This room is not warm at all.
Kono heya wa mattaku atatakakunai.
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She is not late at all.
Kanojo wa mattaku okurete inai.
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This is not convenient at all.
Kore wa mattaku benri de wa nai.