Meaning
"Is it possible to"는 영어에서 어떤 일이 가능한지 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 문장은 공손하게 요청하거나 허가를 구할 때 자주 사용됩니다.
예를 들어: "Is it possible to get a refund?"는 "환불을 받을 수 있나요?"라는 의미로, 환불이 가능한지에 대한 가능성을 묻는 질문입니다.
주로 공식적이거나 격식을 차린 상황에서 사용되며, 요청하는 내용이 상대방에게 부담이 될 수 있음을 인식하고 있다는 점을 암시합니다. 이렇게 함으로써 상대방에게 선택의 여지를 주고, 공손한 인상을 줄 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 "Can I" 또는 "Could I"와 유사하지만, 더욱 간접적이고 정중한 뉘앙스를 가지고 있습니다. 이러한 특성 때문에 전화나 이메일과 같은 공식적인 커뮤니케이션에서 특히 유용합니다.
Today's Sentences
- Is it possible to park here?
- Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
- Is it possible to switch seats?
- Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
- Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
01
Is it possible to park here?
Situation 1
Are you visiting the festival today?
Yes I am,
is it possible to park here?
여기에 주차할 수 있나요?
Unfortunately,
we’re full here but you can park down the street.
여기는 만차입니다만, 길 아래쪽에 주차하실 수 있습니다.
Thanks a lot!
Situation 2
Is it possible to park here?
No, if you park here you will get towed.
Even for 10 minutes?
Sorry ma’am, those are the rules.
02
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
Situation 1
Tickethub, how can I help you?
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
Do you mean for today’s soccer game?
Yes, the one at 4:30pm.
Situation 2
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
I couldn’t find any available online.
It must be sold out.
Too bad, I really wanted to go.
03
Is it possible to switch seats?
Situation 1
Can you see the players?
No, I can’t see a thing.
Is it possible to switch seats?
No, I don't think we can switch seats last minute.
Situation 2
Excuse me, is it possible to switch seats?
I believe there are a few empty seats on the flight.
Should I wait?
Let me see how the seats fill up and I’ll come let you know.
04
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
Situation 1
Do you find that you eat more during the colder months?
I definitely pack on more weight as it gets colder.
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
I’m sure it’s possible but
I can imagine that it would be a challenge.
그것이 도전이 될 것이라는 상상을 할 수 있습니다.
Situation 2
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
Don’t even talk to me about losing weight.
Why?
It feels like a lifelong battle
and winters are no exception.
겨울도 예외는 아닙니다.
05
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
Situation 1
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
Sure. So a Vanilla Latte with lactose-free milk?
Yes, please.
Coming right up!
Situation 2
We’ll be going around with refreshments now.
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
I’m sorry,
we don’t have any lactose-free milk.
저희는 "lactose-free milk"가 없습니다.
That’s okay,
I’ll just have sparkling water then.
그럼 저는 "sparkling water"로 할게요.
