Explanation
Expresses 'that kind/type of'; referring to something near the listener or previously mentioned.
Formation
そんな + Noun
Detailed explanation
The word 'そんな' is used before a noun to indicate 'that kind of' or 'that type of', typically referring to something near the listener or previously mentioned in the conversation. It specifies the noun based on context or shared understanding between the speaker and the listener.
Examples
そんな話、信じられない。
Sonna hanashi, shinjirarenai.
I can't believe that kind of story.
そんな映画、見たくない。
Sonna eiga, mitakunai.
I don't want to watch that kind of movie.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.