なんて (2)

Particle (usually used in conversation) (Advanced ㊤ 339)

A colloquial particle used to express a strong feeling such as astonishment, incredulousness, envy, disdain, dislike, happiness, etc.

Equivalent: That; things like

小学校からのいじめが中学まで続くなんてひどい。: It's terrible that bullying continues after grade school into junior high.
最近は電子メールばかり使っていて、手紙なんて滅多に書かない。: Lately I've been using only e-mail, and seldom write (a thing like) a letter.
生演奏で踊れるなんて、うらやましい。: I'm envious that they can dance to live music (literally: a live performance).
大勢の皆さんに家まで来ていただけるなんて、とても嬉しいです。: I'm very happy that so many of you have come to my home.
夏にエアコンをつけすぎて寒いなんて、電力浪費も甚だしい。: It's horrible that they feel cold in summer while overusing their air conditioner and wasting electricity.
あの人がそんなに有名だなんてちっとも知らなかった。: I had no idea he was that famous!
あなたなんて最低よ。: You are contemptible!
納豆なんて嫌いだ。: I hate nattou (fermented soybeans).

Formation

(i) {V/Adjectiveい}informal	なんて
	私と別れるなんて、ひどい！	It’s terrible that you’d break up with me!
	この問題がやさしいなんて信じられない！	I can’t believe (that someone says) this problem is so easy!
(ii) {Adjectiveなstem/ Noun}	{だ/だった}なんて
	納豆が好きだなんて、本当？	Is it true that you like nattou?
	彼女が女優だったなんて、ちっとも知らなかった。	I didn’t know that she was an actress!
(iii) Noun	なんて
	コンピュータなんて嫌いだ。	I hate things like computers