such
word
/ˈsətʃ/
SUHCH
/sˈʌtʃ/
SUCH
Definition
Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something or to refer to a specific type or example of something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before nouns to intensify meaning, e.g., 'such a good idea'. Can also introduce examples, e.g., 'I have never seen such a big dog.' It is formal and common in both spoken and written English. Do not confuse with 'so', which is often followed by adjectives or adverbs, while 'such' is followed by a noun or noun phrase.
Spanish: tal - tan - semejantePortuguese (BR): tal - tão - semelhantePortuguese (PT): tal - tão - semelhanteChinese (Simplified): 这样的 - 如此的Chinese (Traditional): 這樣的 - 如此的Hindi: ऐसा - इतनाArabic: مثل هذا - مثل تلكBengali: এরকম - এমনRussian: такой - такая - такое - такиеJapanese: そんな - こんなVietnamese: như vậy - như thếKorean: 그런 - 이런Turkish: böyleUrdu: ایسا - ایسیIndonesian: seperti itu - seperti ini
Example Sentences
She has such a beautiful voice.
basic
I have never seen such a tall building.
basic
Do you like such spicy food?
basic
He told me such an interesting story yesterday.
natural
I didn’t expect such a big crowd at the concert.
natural
There’s such a difference between the two proposals.
natural