I'm awful at names Meaning in English
expression
AIM AW-fuhl at NAYMZ
AIM AW-fuhl at NAYMZ
Definition
A way to say that you have trouble remembering other people's names.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and self-deprecating phrase, often used to apologize or explain when you forget someone's name. You can also say 'I'm terrible with names.' Often used in social situations.
Spanish: soy malísimo(a) para los nombres - se me dan fatal los nombresPortuguese (BR): sou péssimo(a) com nomesPortuguese (PT): sou péssimo(a) com nomesChinese (Simplified): 我对名字很差Chinese (Traditional): 我很不擅長記名字Hindi: मुझे नाम याद रखने में बहुत दिक्कत होती हैArabic: أنا سيئ جدًا في تذكر الأسماءBengali: আমি নাম মনে রাখতে খুবই খারাপRussian: я ужасно запоминаю именаJapanese: 私は名前を覚えるのが本当に苦手ですVietnamese: tôi rất kém trong việc nhớ tênKorean: 저는 이름을 정말 잘 기억하지 못해요Turkish: isimleri hatırlamada çok kötüyümUrdu: میں نام یاد رکھنے میں بہت خراب ہوںIndonesian: saya sangat buruk dalam mengingat nama
Example Sentences
I'm awful at names, so please remind me if I forget.
basic
Sorry, I'm awful at names. What was your name again?
basic
I'm awful at names, but I never forget a face.
basic
Ugh, I'm awful at names—I forget them the moment I hear them!
natural
Honestly, I'm awful at names but great with details about people.
natural
If I mix up your name, it's because I'm awful at names—no offense!
natural