HomeGrammarJLPT N4~みたいだ (〜mitai da)

~みたいだ (〜mitai da)

JLPT N4

Explanation

Indicates similarity, resemblance or 'like'; 'it seems', 'appears', 'looks like'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~みたいだ grammar point is used to express that something appears, seems or resembles something else. It can be used with nouns, verbs, い-adjectives, and な-adjectives. It can be translated as 'it seems', 'appears', or 'looks like' in English.

Examples

Kanojo ga byouki no mitai da.

She seems to be sick.

Kono doresu wa takai mitai da.

This dress seems to be expensive.

Ano hito wa yuumeijin mitai da.

That person looks like a celebrity.

Kare wa ima isogashii mitai da.

It seems he is busy right now.

Practice

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