Meaning
"Don't forget to"는 상대방에게 어떤 행동이나 과업을 잊지 말고 수행하라고 상기시키는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 주로 중요한 일이나 해야 할 일을 강조할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, "Don't forget to lock the door"라고 하면 "문을 잠그는 것을 잊지 마세요"라는 뜻으로, 문을 잠그는 행동이 중요하다는 점을 강조하고 있습니다.
"Don't forget to"는 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 부탁이나 권고의 의미를 담고 있어 정중하게 상대방에게 요청할 때 유용합니다. 이 표현을 사용할 때는 뒤에 동사의 원형을 붙여서 구체적인 행동을 명시합니다.
주요 사용 예시는 다음과 같습니다:
- Don't forget to take your umbrella. (우산을 챙기는 것을 잊지 마세요.)
- Don't forget to call me when you arrive. (도착하면 전화하는 것을 잊지 마세요.)
- Don't forget to submit your assignment by Friday. (금요일까지 과제를 제출하는 것을 잊지 마세요.)
이처럼 "Don't forget to"는 중요한 일이나 해야 할 일을 잊지 않도록 상기시킬 때, 상대방에게 친절하고 명확하게 의도를 전달할 수 있는 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- Don’t forget to pick me up.
- Don’t forget to lock the door.
- Don’t forget to pay the fee.
- Don’t forget to wake me up.
- Don’t forget to feed the dog.
- Writer's Note
01
Don’t forget to pick me up.
Situation 1
Should I come by the office when you’re done?
Yes, please.
Don’t forget to pick me up this time.
이번에는 꼭 저를 데리러 오는 것 잊지 마세요.
I’ll remember today.
You'd better.
Situation 2
Are you flying in tonight or tomorrow?
I’ll be at the airport tonight but I have a meeting in the morning.
Call me when you’re done then.
Just don’t forget to pick me up.
02
Don’t forget to lock the door.
Situation 1
Are you coming or not?
I’m coming!
Don’t forget to lock the door.
Got it!
Situation 2
Are you gonna come into the bookstore with me?
Yes, I’ve got a few books I wanna look through.
Don’t forget to lock the door.
Sure.
03
Don’t forget to pay the fee.
Situation 1
Don’t forget to pay the fee.
What fee?
Local fees when you travel.
I’ll try to remember.
Situation 2
Don’t forget to pay the fee.
What fee?
The maintenance fee for the electrical repair.
Right. I almost forgot.
04
Don’t forget to wake me up.
Situation 1
I have to wake up early.
Really?
Why?
왜요?
I’ve gotta teach an English lesson early in the morning.
Ok.
Should I wake you up at 6am?
오전 6시에 깨워드릴까요?
Situation 2
I’ve got an important meeting first thing in the morning.
Do you have to leave earlier?
Yes, don’t forget to wake me up.
Okay, I’ll set my alarm.
05
Don’t forget to feed the dog.
Situation 1
I think I'm going out with some friends later.
Ok, but don’t forget to feed the dog before you go.
How much do I give him?
Just fill his bowl, thanks!
Situation 2
I’m going on a business trip this week.
Is there anything I should remember when I housesit?
Fill the dog bowl once a day and water the plants on Wednesday.
Ok, I'll remember to do those things.
Writer's Note
Similar phrases you can use:
- Remember to
Example: Remember to bring your ID. - Make sure that
Example: Make sure to lock the door. - Be sure to
Example: Be sure to drink plenty of water. - Keep in mind to
Example: Keep in mind to turn off the lights. - Just a heads-up to
Example: Just a heads-up to check the weather before you go. - It's a good idea to
Example: It’s a good idea to save your work often. - You might want to
Example: You might want to review the notes before the test. - Please remember to
Example: Please remember to send the email by noon. - Don't miss
Example: Don’t miss the deadline. - Ensure that you
Example: Ensure that you sign the form.
예시: 신분증을 가져오는 것을 잊지 마세요.
예: 문을 잠그는 것을 확인하세요.
예시: 물을 충분히 마시는 것을 잊지 마세요.
예시: 불을 끄는 것을 명심하세요.
예시: 출발하기 전에 날씨를 확인하도록 참고하세요.
예시: It's a good idea to 자주 작업을 저장하는 것입니다.
예시: 시험 전에 노트를 검토하는 것이 좋을 수 있습니다.
예시: 정오까지 이메일을 보내는 것을 기억하세요.
예시: Don’t miss the deadline.
예시: Ensure that you 양식을 서명하세요.
Swap these similar phrases into the existing ones that you've learned! The sentence sounds different but holds the meaning. A solid vocabulary will help you communicate your needs, ideas and thoughts better. You must hear yourself and feel comfortable when you say the sentences. Record yourself and play it back. Speak often with others. Ask for their opinion! Ask me for mine too 😎👌🔥
