なんて

Meaning & usage

A colloquial particle used to express a strong feeling such as astonishment, incredulousness, envy, disdain, dislike, happiness, etc.

Example sentences 8

1. あなたなんて最低よ。

   You are contemptible!

2. あの人がそんなに有名だなんてちっとも知らなかった。

   I had no idea he was that famous!

3. 夏にエアコンをつけすぎて寒いなんて、電力浪費も甚だしい。

   It's horrible that they feel cold in summer while overusing their air conditioner and wasting electricity.

4. 大勢の皆さんに家まで来ていただけるなんて、とても嬉しいです。

   I'm very happy that so many of you have come to my home.

5. 小学校からのいじめが中学まで続くなんてひどい。

   It's terrible that bullying continues after grade school into junior high.

6. 最近は電子メールばかり使っていて、手紙なんて滅多に書かない。

   Lately I've been using only e-mail, and seldom write (a thing like) a letter.

7. 生演奏で踊れるなんて、うらやましい。

   I'm envious that they can dance to live music (literally: a live performance).

8. 納豆なんて嫌いだ。

   I hate nattou (fermented soybeans).