たまらない
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 堪らない
intolerable; unbearable; unendurable; irresistible
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Expression, I-adjective
intolerable; unbearable; unendurable- irresistible; tremendous; out of this world
- cannot help (doing); cannot but do; anxious to do; cannot get enough of
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | たまらない | たまらないです |
| Negative | たまらなくない | たまらなくないです |
| Past | たまらなかった | たまらなかったです |
| Past negative | たまらなくなかった | たまらなくなかったです |
| Te-form | たまらなくて |
|---|---|
| Conditional (ば) | たまらなければ |
| Conditional (たら) | たまらなかったら |
Example sentences
痛くてたまらない。
I can't bear the pain.
暑くてたまらない。
I'm baking!
聞きたくてたまらない。
I'm all ears.
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I just love her to death.
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I have very bad chills.
More examples (10)
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I'm dying to see my mother.
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I am full of anxiety about the future.
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This smell disgusts me.
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I'm dying to see Paris.
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I am aching to go abroad.
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I'm dying for that camera.
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I'm dying for a cold drink.
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A cold beer would hit the spot!
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Kids really want balloons.
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She ached for home.