(と言)ったらない (to ttaranai)
To an extreme degree; indescribably so; too much to put into words
Meaning & usage
(と言)ったらない emphasizes that a quality is so strong it cannot be put into words, like saying something is beyond description. It follows a noun or a plain-form sentence expressing the state, often with words like うるさい or 疲れる. The short form ったらない is common in casual speech.
Example sentences 4
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隣の工事の音はうるさい(と言)ったらない。
The noise from the construction next door is beyond description.
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引っ越しの後は疲れた(と言)ったらない。
After moving, I was indescribably exhausted.
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この暑さは(と言)ったらない、早く涼しくなってほしい。
This heat is beyond words; I hope it cools down soon.
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初めての発表は緊張した(と言)ったらない。
My first presentation made me nervous beyond description.