サッカーが好きです
sakkā ga suki desu
サッカーが好きです (sakkā ga suki desu) is the Japanese way to say "I like soccer".
This phrase is used to express a personal fondness or preference for the sport of soccer.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 好き (suki) is an adjective meaning "fond of" or "likable" rather than a verb. The particle が (ga) is used to mark the thing that is liked (soccer) as the subject of the feeling.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase negative, change desu to ja nai desu (or dewa arimasen for a more formal tone) to say "I do not like soccer". Replacing desu with da in サッカーが好きだ makes the sentence informal, which is suitable for friends or family.
How do you pronounce it?
sakkā ga suki desu
Did you know?
- The word 好き (suki) is often used to confess romantic love to someone, which is a much more serious social act than simply liking a sport.
- While サッカー (sakkā) is used for the sport, Japanese speakers use the word フットボール (futtobōru) specifically when referring to American football to avoid confusion.
- If you were to use the word 大好き (daisuki) instead of 好き (suki), you would be expressing a 'big like'. This is the most common way to say 'I love soccer' without the heavy romantic weight of the actual verb 'to love'.
Examples in context
- サッカーが好きです。I like soccer.This sentence is useful for stating your preference for soccer using the form サッカーが好きです.Tatoeba #1218108 by mookeee, translation #5840429 by CK
- 子供の頃からサッカーが好きです。Kodomo no koro kara sakkaa ga suki desu.I have liked soccer since I was a child.
- 本当にサッカーが好きです。Hontou ni sakkaa ga suki desu.I really like soccer.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their hobbies during a break.
- 大翔 Hiroto大翔さんはスポーツが好きですか？Daito-san wa supotsu ga suki desu ka?Do you like sports, Daito?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、私はサッカーが好きです。hai, watashi wa sakka ga suki desu.Yes, I like soccer.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいですね！一緒にやりましょう。ii desu ne! issho ni yarimashou.That's great! Let's play together.
- 美咲 Misakiぜひお願いします！zehi onegaishimasu!I'd love to!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
