コーヒーが好きです
kōhī ga suki desu
To say "I like coffee" in Japanese, you use コーヒーが好きです (kōhī ga suki desu).
This phrase is used to express a general preference or fondness for coffee. If you want to express a much stronger liking, you can use the formal phrase コーヒーが大好きです, which means "I really like coffee."
Which one should you use?
コーヒーが好きです is the polite way to express your preference, while コーヒーが好き is a more casual version. For an informal variation that adds a gentle emphasis, you can use コーヒーが好きなんだ。 To add an explanatory tone suitable for slightly formal occasions, use コーヒーが好きなのです。
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle が marks コーヒー as the object of your liking or affection. When using this phrase, do not use the particle を to mark the object.
How do you pronounce it?
kōhī ga suki desu
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the particle を instead of が with the word 好き. Ensure you use が to indicate what you like.
Did you know?
- The Japanese word for 'coffee' was adapted from the Dutch 'koffie', rather than directly from the English word.
- Using 大好き (daisuki) for 'really like' is so common that it is often used in pop songs to describe intense, almost obsessive, romantic love.
- In Japanese, the word 好き (suki) is actually a 'na-adjective' rather than a verb like the English word 'like'.
Examples in context
- コーヒーが好きです。I like coffee.This sentence is useful for stating that you like coffee.Tatoeba #1227365 by mookeee, translation #3524072 by robbieheslop
- コーヒーが大好きです。毎朝一杯欠かせません。I really like coffee. I can't start my day without a cup.
- コーヒーが好きなのです。香りも味も癒されます。I like coffee. Its aroma and taste help me relax.
- コーヒーが好きだよ。いつも美味しいの飲んでるよ。I like coffee. I always drink delicious ones.
- 俺はコーヒーが大好きだ。一日に何杯も飲んじゃうんだ。I really like coffee. I end up drinking several cups a day.
- コーヒーが好きなんだ。特にホットコーヒーが好きなんだよ。I like coffee, you know. Especially hot coffee.
- 朝はコーヒーが好きです。Asa wa koohii ga suki desu.I like coffee in the morning.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about their favorite drinks.
- 結衣 Yui陽太さんは、飲み物は何が好きですか？Yōta-san wa, nomimono wa nani ga suki desu ka?Yota, what drinks do you like?
- 陽太 Yota私はコーヒーが好きです。Watashi wa kōhī ga suki desu.I like coffee.
- 結衣 Yuiいいですね。私も好きです。Ii desu ne. Watashi mo suki desu.That's nice. I like it too.
- 陽太 Yota一緒に飲みに行きましょうか。Issho ni nomi ni ikimashō ka.Shall we go get some together?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
