to show signs of ~ (emotions/sensations)

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses observable signs of emotions or sensations in others.

[い-adj stem/たい-stem] + がる

子供が怖がっています。

Kodomo ga kowagatte imasu.

The child is showing signs of fear / is afraid.

彼女は寒がっている。

Kanojo wa samugatte iru.

She appears to be cold.

Only use for observable emotions/sensations in third person.

～たがる

to want to ~ (third person)

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Cannot use for first person.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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