Meaning
"That's what I"는 영어에서 특정 상황이나 의견을 강조할 때 자주 사용되는 구문입니다. 이 표현은 주로 자신이 방금 언급한 내용을 뒷받침하거나 강조할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, "That's what I mean"은 "내가 말하고자 하는 바가 바로 그거야"라는 뜻으로, 상대방이 이해하거나 동의할 수 있도록 자신의 주장을 명확히 하고 싶을 때 사용할 수 있습니다. 또한, "That's what I thought"는 "내가 생각했던 게 바로 그거야"라는 의미로, 예상이나 추측이 맞았음을 표현할 때 사용됩니다.
이러한 표현은 대화에서 자신의 의견이나 판단을 강조하고 싶을 때 유용하게 활용됩니다. "That's what I"라는 구문 뒤에는 보통 자신의 생각이나 의견을 덧붙여 말합니다. 예를 들어, "That's what I like about it"는 "그것에 대해 내가 좋아하는 점이 바로 그거야"라는 의미로, 특정 부분에 대한 자신의 호감을 강조할 때 쓸 수 있습니다.
이처럼 "That's what I"는 대화에서 자신의 의견을 확고히 하거나 강조하고 싶을 때 효과적으로 사용할 수 있는 표현입니다. 상대방과의 소통에서 자신의 생각을 명확히 전달하고 싶을 때 이 표현을 활용해 보세요.
Today's Sentences
- That’s what I need to do.
- That’s what I like about you.
- That’s what I meant to say.
- That’s what I’d like to know.
- That’s what I would do.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s what I need to do.
Situation 1
Your shoelaces are untied.
Again? This happens way too often.
You should buy a pair of springer laces.
That’s what I need to do!
Situation 2
I wish I could track the distance when I run.
You should buy a smart watch!
That’s what I need to do.
Yea,
it’s great for collecting data when you work out.
운동할 때 데이터를 수집하는 데 정말 좋아요.
02
That’s what I like about you.
Situation 1
So I helped this elderly woman walk across the street today.
That’s what I like about you.
Because I helped someone?
Because you’re compassionate to others.
Situation 2
I love having a smoothie after a good workout.
That’s what I like about you.
That I like smoothies?
No,
that you take care of your body.
당신이 자신의 몸을 돌보는 것입니다.
03
That’s what I meant to say.
Situation 1
Did you say you’re going to the conference tomorrow?
Actually, I’m going today. That’s what I meant to say.
Oh, I thought I heard you wrong.
Do wanna go together?
Situation 2
I love my workplace.
That’s great!
Also, I love the people that I work with.
That’s what I meant to say.
그게 바로 제가 말하고자 했던 것입니다.
I’m glad to hear that you’re so happy at your job.
04
That’s what I’d like to know.
Situation 1
Can I do my taxes for this year?
Do you mean today?
Or would you like to make an appointment?
아니면 예약을 하고 싶으신가요?
I’m wondering if it’s too early to file.
That’s what I’d like to know.
바로 그 점을 알고 싶어요.
I can help you file today.
Situation 2
You should head east and then take the ramp west.
Should I go left or right after the ramp?
That’s what I’d like to know.
그게 제가 알고 싶은 것입니다.
Oh you take a right after the ramp.
Thanks so much for the directions.
05
That’s what I would do.
Situation 1
I just had another argument again.
Was it about the same thing?
It’s always about going out with friends.
I would try to talk it over when you’re both in a better mood. That’s what I would do.
Situation 2
I’ve been taking golf lessons but I’m not getting any better.
Have you tried 3D swing analysis?
Is there an app for that?
There are apps or you can just use your camera.
That’s what I would do.
저라면 그렇게 할 것입니다.
Writer's Note
Usually you use "That’s what I meant to say" when you want to correct or rephrase what said. Also, you can use it to add on more information to what was said.
Important: "That’s what I meant" = past simple meaning it is used to clarify something that was said in the past seen in Situation 1. "That’s what I mean" = present simple meaning you want to correct what you’ve just said.
"That’s what I would do" is said to suggest your way of doing something. You can use it to show how you would take action and make a situation better.
- Situation: Parking a car
A: I find parallel parking so stressful.
B: Take the car out on the weekend and practice parallel street parking. That's what I would do. - Situation: Baking cookies
A: My cookies always seem to turn out flat.
B: Check that the butter isn't too soft. That's what I would do. - Situation: Syncing a smartphone
A: I can never sync my devices after buying a new phone.
B: Check the ID and login using a browser. That's what I would do. - Situation: Relationship advice
A: She's still mad at me and she won't answer any of my calls.
B: I'd leave a voicemail and then give her some space. It's always better to talk when you've both cooled down. That's what I would do.
A: 평행 주차가 너무 스트레스예요.
B: 주말에 차를 가지고 나가서 도로에서 평행 주차 연습을 해보세요. 제가 그렇게 할 거예요.
A: 내 쿠키는 항상 납작하게 나와.
B: 버터가 너무 부드럽지 않은지 확인해봐. 그게 내가 할 일일 거야.
A: 새 휴대폰을 산 후에는 기기를 절대 동기화할 수가 없어요.
B: ID를 확인하고 브라우저를 통해 로그인해보세요. 제가 한다면 그렇게 할 거예요.
A: 그녀가 아직 저에게 화가 나서 제 전화를 받지 않아요.
B: 음성 메시지를 남기고 그녀에게 시간을 주는 게 좋을 것 같아. 둘 다 마음이 진정됐을 때 이야기하는 게 항상 더 나아요. 저라면 그렇게 할 거예요.
