Be into Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
BEE IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
bˈiː/ /ˈɪntʊ
BEE IN-tuh
Definition
To like something a lot or to be very interested in it, especially as a hobby, topic, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Commonly used to talk about current interests, hobbies, music, trends, or people ('he's really into jazz'). Don't use for general likes (use 'like' instead) or serious relationships. Sometimes used for romantic attraction ('he's into you').
Spanish: gustar mucho - estar interesado enPortuguese (BR): gostar muito de - estar interessado emPortuguese (PT): gostar muito de - estar interessado emChinese (Simplified): 很喜欢 - 对……感兴趣Chinese (Traditional): 很喜歡 - 對……感興趣Hindi: में बहुत रुचि होनाArabic: مهتم بـ - يحب كثيرًاBengali: ভালোবাসা - আগ্রহী হওয়াRussian: увлекаться - интересоватьсяJapanese: ハマっている - 夢中になっているVietnamese: thích - đam mêKorean: 빠지다 - 관심이 많다Turkish: ilgilenmek - meraklı olmakUrdu: دلچسپی ہونا - بہت پسند کرناIndonesian: suka banget - tertarik
Example Sentences
I'm into science fiction books.
basic
Are you into sports?
basic
She's really into cooking these days.
basic
He's really into that new band—he talks about them all the time.
natural
Jane's not really into parties, so she stayed home last night.
natural
If you're into hiking, you should check out the new trail in the park.
natural