そんなに～ JLPT N4

Formation

そんなに + Verb-negation, そんなに + Adjective-negation

Explanation

The grammar point そんなに is an adverb used to express that something is not as extreme as described or not to that extent. It is often translated as 'not so much', 'not that', or 'not so ~'. It is commonly followed by a negative form of a verb or adjective.

Example sentences

• そんなに急がなくてもいいですよ。

  You don't have to hurry that much.

  Sonna ni isoganakutemo ii desu yo.

• そんなに難しくない問題だと思います。

  I don't think the problem is that difficult.

  Sonna ni muzukashikunai mondai da to omoimasu.

• 彼女はそんなに背が高くありません。

  She is not that tall.

  Kanojo wa sonna ni se ga takaku arimasen.

• そんなにたくさん食べる必要はないと思う。

  I don't think there's a need to eat so much.

  Sonna ni takusan taberu hitsuyou wa nai to omou.