It sucks Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈsəks

IT SUHKS

UK

ˈɪt/ /sˈʌks

IT SUHKS

Definition

An informal and often vulgar way to say that something is very bad, disappointing, or unpleasant.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mildly vulgar; used to express strong dislike or disappointment, especially when complaining. Common with young people. Avoid in formal or professional settings. Can sound rude to some listeners.

• Spanish: es una porquería - es una mierda (vulgar) - apesta
• Portuguese (BR): é uma droga - é ruim - é uma merda (vulgar)
• Portuguese (PT): isto é uma porcaria - isto é uma merda (vulgar) - é mau
• Chinese (Simplified): 很糟糕 - 很烂 - 很倒霉
• Chinese (Traditional): 很糟糕 - 很爛 - 很倒楣
• Hindi: यह बहुत बुरा है - ये खराब है
• Arabic: الأمر سيئ جداً - الوضع مزعج
• Bengali: খারাপ লাগছে - এটা খুবই বাজে - বিরক্তিকর
• Russian: отстой - фигня - полный отстой
• Japanese: 最悪 - ひどい
• Vietnamese: chán thật - tệ quá - dở tệ
• Korean: 별로야 - 최악이야 - 짜증나
• Turkish: berbat - çok kötü
• Urdu: برا ہے - بہت بُرا ہے
• Indonesian: payah banget - nyebelin - menyebalkan

Example Sentences

It sucks when it rains on your birthday.

basic

I lost my wallet. It sucks.

basic

This movie sucks.

basic

Man, it sucks that we have to work on Saturday.

natural

My phone battery died again. It sucks, I just charged it.

natural

I got stuck in traffic for two hours—yeah, it sucks.

natural