“I disagree with you” is a common English expression used when you have a different opinion from someone. In daily conversations, people often share ideas, suggestions, or viewpoints, and it is natural not to agree with everything. Learning how to disagree politely helps you sound confident and respectful. You can use this expression at home, in the office, with friends, during meetings, or while discussing plans. Instead of arguing, good speakers explain their opinions calmly. Using polite disagreement phrases improves communication and helps conversations stay friendly. Knowing how to disagree correctly is an important part of speaking English naturally and confidently.
◎ Important Points
- Use “I disagree with you” when your opinion is different.
- Speak politely and respectfully while disagreeing.
- Give a reason if possible.
- Avoid sounding rude or angry.
- Listen to the other person’s opinion first.
- Use a calm tone of voice.
- Practice polite disagreement in daily conversations.
➤Key Concept
✅ Sentence Structure: Subject + disagree/disagrees + with + Object
Example: I disagree with you.
Concept:
Use “disagree with” when you have a different opinion from another person. The word “with” is important in this structure.
Speaking Tip:
After saying “I disagree with you,” explain your opinion politely to sound more natural.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|
| Missing “with” | I disagree you. | I disagree with you. |
| Wrong verb form | I am disagree with you. | I disagree with you. |
| Using “to” instead of “with” | I disagree to you. | I disagree with you. |
| Incorrect subject-verb agreement | She disagree with me. | She disagrees with me. |
| Double verb mistake | I do disagreeing with you. | I disagree with you. |
➤ Examples
- I disagree with you about the movie.
- I disagree with my brother’s decision.
- I disagree with you because the plan is expensive.
- My manager disagrees with that idea.
- I respectfully disagree with your opinion.
- We disagree with the travel schedule.
- She disagrees with her friend’s suggestion.
- I disagree with spending so much money.
- They disagree with the new office rules.
- I disagree with that choice, but I respect your opinion.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the Blanks (5)
- I _______ with you about this issue.
- She _______ with her teacher’s opinion.
- We disagree _______ the decision.
- They _______ with the new rules.
- My friend disagrees _______ me.
Answers
- disagree
- disagrees
- with
- disagree
- with
B. Change Incorrect Sentence to Correct One (5)
- I disagree you.
- She disagree with me.
- I am disagree with you.
- They disagree to us.
- We disagrees with him.
Answers
- I disagree with you.
- She disagrees with me.
- I disagree with you.
- They disagree with us.
- We disagree with him.
C. Speak This Sentence Aloud (5)
- I disagree with your opinion.
- I respectfully disagree with you.
- We disagree with this decision.
- She disagrees with her manager.
- I disagree because I have a different idea.
