HomeGrammarJLPT N3~といいなあ (〜to ii naa)

~といいなあ (〜to ii naa)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Express a wish or hope; 'it would be nice if', 'I hope that'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~といいなあ grammar point is used to express a wish or hope for something to happen or to be in a certain way. It can be translated as 'it would be nice if' or 'I hope that' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Examples

Ashita hareru to ii naa.

I hope it's sunny tomorrow.

Kono shiken ni goukaku suru to ii naa.

I hope I pass this exam.

Kanojo ga genki da to ii naa.

I hope she is doing well.

Kare ga atarashii shigoto ga mitsukaru to ii naa.

I hope he finds a new job.

Practice

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