At a glance
そんなに means "that much" or "so". It is most often used with a negative, where it means "not that ~" or "not as ~ as you think".
そんなに ＋ adjective / verb (usually negative)
この本はそんなに難しくないです。 This book isn't that difficult.
How to form it
そんなに goes directly before the adjective or verb it describes.
| Combines with | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| い-adjective, negative | そんなに高くないです。 | It's not that expensive. |
| な-adjective, negative | そんなに好きじゃないです。 | I don't like it that much. |
| Verb, negative | そんなに食べません。 | I don't eat that much. |
| Verb ～ないで | そんなに怒らないでください。 | Please don't be so angry. |
| Question (surprise) | そんなに高いですか。 | Is it that expensive? |