A2Communicationinformal
Ich habe keine Lust.
I don't feel like it / I have no desire.
In German
Ich habe keine Lust.
ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈkaɪnə lʊst
🇬🇧 English
I don't feel like it / I have no desire.
🇪🇸 Español
No tengo ganas.
🇮🇹 Italiano
Non ho voglia.
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Note
While literally meaning 'I have no desire/lust,' this expression is very common and less harsh than its direct English translation. It's often used informally to simply say 'I don't feel like it' or 'I'm not in the mood for it' without implying strong aversion.
Example Sentences
1
Gehen wir heute Abend aus?
Shall we go out tonight?
Declining a social invitation.
2
Hilfst du mir beim Abwasch?
Will you help me with the dishes?
Declining a chore.
Related
That's not for me.
Das ist nichts für mich.
das ɪst nɪçts fyːɐ mɪç
I'd rather not (do that).
Das möchte ich lieber nicht.
das ˈmœçtə ɪç ˈliːbɐ nɪçt
That's not an option.
Das ist keine Option.
das ɪst ˈkaɪnə ɔpˈtsi̯oːn
Unfortunately, I don't have time.
Leider habe ich keine Zeit.
ˈlaɪdɐ ˈhaːbə ɪç ˈkaɪnə tsaɪt
No thanks, I'm good / I'm well taken care of.
Nein danke, ich bin gut versorgt.
naɪn ˈdaŋkə ɪç bɪn guːt fɛɐˈzɔʁkt
Unfortunately, I have to cancel/decline.
Ich muss leider absagen.
ɪç mʊs ˈlaɪdɐ ˈapzaːɡn