That sucks Meaning in English
expression
ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈsəks
THAT sucks, THUHT sucks
ðˈæt/ /sˈʌks
that SUKS
Definition
An informal and slang expression used to say that something is bad, disappointing, or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and considered mild slang; mostly used in casual conversation among friends. Not appropriate in formal situations or with people you don't know well. Can sound rude or insensitive in certain contexts.
Spanish: qué mal - eso apesta - qué fastidioPortuguese (BR): que chato - que ruim - que drogaPortuguese (PT): que chatice - que mau - que secaChinese (Simplified): 真糟糕 - 太倒霉了Chinese (Traditional): 真糟糕 - 太倒楣了Hindi: बहुत बुरा है - बहुत खराब हैArabic: هذا سيئ - يا للخسارةBengali: কি বাজে - দুঃখজনকRussian: обидно - отстойJapanese: 最悪だ - ついてないねVietnamese: Xui xẻo thật - Tệ quáKorean: 진짜 짜증난다 - 완전 별로다Turkish: Çok kötü - BerbatUrdu: یہ بہت برا ہےIndonesian: Sialan - Parah banget
Example Sentences
That sucks. You lost your wallet.
basic
It's raining on your birthday? That sucks.
basic
Your team lost the final? That sucks!
basic
I can't believe my phone broke again. That sucks so much.
natural
You have to work late on Friday? That sucks—let's reschedule our plans.
natural
Got stuck in traffic for two hours? Man, that sucks.
natural