GRAMMAR
そんなに
so (much)
Explanation
NOTE
そんなに means that much or so (much). It refers to a degree or extent that has been mentioned or implied.
NOTE
Often paired with a negative verb, そんなに...ない means not that much. In affirmative sentences, it expresses surprise at the degree of something.
STRUCTURE
そんなに ...V / Adj
そんなに難しくなかった。
Sonna ni muzukashiku nakatta.
It wasn't that difficult.
そんなに食べたら太るよ。
Sonna ni tabetara futoru yo.
If you eat that much, you'll gain weight.
そんなに心配しなくていい。
Sonna ni shinpai shinakute ii.
You don't have to worry that much.
Practice exercises
1
そんなに急がなくても大丈夫です。
You don't have to hurry that much.
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2
そんなに高いと思わなかった。
I didn't think it was that expensive.
Answer
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3
そんなに高くないよ。
It's not that expensive.
Answer
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4
そんなに難しいと思わなかった。
I didn't think it was that difficult.
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5
そんなに急いでも、間に合わないよ。
Even if you hurry that much, you won't make it in time.
Answer
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6
そんなに心配しなくても、彼はきっと大丈夫だよ。
You don't have to worry that much — he'll definitely be fine.
Answer
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7
試験の結果がそんなに悪いとは予想していなかった。
I hadn't expected the exam results to be that bad.
Answer
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