Can't carry a tune Meaning in English

expression

US

KANT KERR-ee uh TOON

UK

KAHNT KARR-ee uh TYOON

التعريف

Used to say that someone cannot sing in tune or is unable to sing well.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is an informal, often humorous way to say someone sings off-key or poorly. Commonly used for friendly teasing, not meant to be insulting. Sometimes said as 'can't sing a note' or 'tone-deaf.' Avoid using in formal situations.

• Spanish: no puede entonar - no sabe cantar
• Portuguese (BR): não sabe cantar - não afina
• Portuguese (PT): não sabe cantar - não afina
• Chinese (Simplified): 五音不全 - 唱歌跑调
• Chinese (Traditional): 五音不全 - 唱歌跑調
• Hindi: गाना नहीं आता - सुर में नहीं गा सकता
• Arabic: لا يستطيع الغناء (يفتقر للحن) - صوته نشاز
• Bengali: গান ধরতে পারে না - সুর ঠিক রাখতে পারে না
• Russian: не умеет петь - не попадает в ноты
• Japanese: 音痴 - 音を外して歌う
• Vietnamese: không hát đúng nhạc - không biết hát
• Korean: 음치이다 - 노래를 제대로 부르지 못하다
• Turkish: şarkı söyleyemez - ezgiyi tutturamaz
• Urdu: گانا نہیں گا سکتا - سُروں میں نہیں گا سکتا
• Indonesian: tidak bisa menyanyikan lagu dengan benar - fals

جمل نموذجية

My brother can't carry a tune, so he never sings karaoke.

basic

She loves music but she can't carry a tune.

basic

I can't carry a tune, but I enjoy singing in the shower.

basic

Whenever he tries to sing, it's obvious he can't carry a tune.

natural

People joke that I can't carry a tune, but I still have fun at parties.

natural

It's okay if you can't carry a tune—just sing and enjoy yourself!

natural