Meaning
"It's my first time"은 어떤 경험이나 상황을 처음 겪을 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 예를 들어, 새로운 취미를 시작하거나 처음 방문하는 장소에 갔을 때 이 문장을 사용할 수 있습니다. 이 표현은 상대방에게 그 경험이 처음임을 알리고, 그로 인해 생길 수 있는 서투름이나 긴장감을 이해해 달라는 의미를 내포하고 있습니다.
일상 대화에서 "It's my first time"이라는 표현은 자주 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "It's my first time trying sushi"라고 하면 초밥을 처음 먹어본다는 뜻입니다. 이처럼 이 표현은 '처음'이라는 상황을 강조하여 상대방과의 소통을 원활하게 합니다.
따라서 "It's my first time"은 새로운 경험을 할 때 자신이 초심자임을 자연스럽게 알릴 수 있는 유용한 표현입니다. 이 문장을 사용하면 상대방도 이에 맞춰 적절한 도움이나 반응을 제공할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- It’s my first time eating oysters.
- It’s my first time riding a scooter.
- It’s my first time sailing a boat.
- It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
- It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Situation 1
We’re thinking of ordering oysters.
Really?
Is that ok?
It’s my first time eating oysters.
But I’ll try anything once!
하지만 뭐든지 한 번은 시도해볼 거예요!
Situation 2
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Really?
Teach me how to eat these.
You can spritz some lemon juice, then use a tiny fork to loosen the oyster, then slurp from the wide end of the shell.
02
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
Situation 1
Ready?
Do you have your helmet on?
헬멧을 쓰고 있나요?
Got my helmet on! I’m so nervous.
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
스쿠터를 타는 건 처음이야.
It’ll be fun.
I won’t go too fast.
너무 빠르게 가지 않을게요.
Let’s go!
Situation 2
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
You’ll love it!
I’m excited and a little scared at the same time.
It’s so practical and a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
03
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
Situation 1
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’ll have so much fun.
Just remember the basics we discussed.
우리가 논의했던 기본 사항들을 잊지 마세요.
Ok, I’m ready.
Let’s get this boat out on the waters!
Situation 2
You’re doing really well!
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’re a natural.
I feel so free out on the waters!
04
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Situation 1
Have you flown before?
No, it’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Ok, remember to have your protective gear and seatbelts secure.
If you start to get nervous keep your breathing steady.
긴장되기 시작하면 호흡을 고르게 유지하세요.
Got it.
Situation 2
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Let me explain the route.
We’ll be going over these mountains, lakes and these two national parks.
우리는 이 산들, 호수들, 그리고 이 두 개의 국립공원을 지나게 될 것입니다.
How long is the ride?
It’ll be around 90 minutes including take off and landing.
05
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Situation 1
Have you been to Paris before?
Yes, I have.
But it’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
하지만 "Eiffel Tower"를 보는 것은 처음입니다.
Really? You’ll love it.
It’s sort of magical being around the tower.
탑 주변에 있는 것은 마치 마법 같은 느낌이에요.
I hear that a lot.
Situation 2
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Really?
What do you think?
어떻게 생각해?
It’s a little more crowded than I thought.
But the view from the second floor is breathtaking.
하지만 2층에서 보는 전망은 정말 멋져요.
I agree.
The views from the tower are one of a kind.
탑에서 보는 전망은 독특합니다.
Writer's Note
We learned in the examples earlier that you can use "It's my first time" to express how you experience something for the first time. But you can also use "for the first time" at the end of a sentence without changing the tense.
- We tried sushi for the first time.
- I'm visiting Canada for the first time.
- He drove a supercar for the first time.
- She went bungee jumping for the first time.
- I played mini-golf for the first time.
What kind of first-time experiences have you been through?
