Meaning
"You'd better"는 "너는 ~하는 게 좋을 거야"라는 뜻으로, 특정 행동을 권장하거나 경고할 때 사용되는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 상대방에게 어떤 행동을 강하게 추천하거나 조언할 때 많이 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, "You'd better take an umbrella"는 "우산을 챙기는 게 좋을 거야"라는 의미로, 비가 올 가능성이 있으니 우산을 준비하라는 조언을 담고 있습니다.
You'd better는 일반적으로 조금 더 강한 권고나 경고의 뉘앙스를 가집니다. 상대방이 그 행동을 하지 않으면 좋지 않은 결과가 있을 수 있음을 암시하기도 합니다. 따라서 사용 시 상대방의 기분을 고려하는 것이 중요합니다.
형식적으로는 "You'd better + 동사원형" 구조로 사용됩니다. 이때 'You'd'는 'You had'의 축약형이며, 과거형인 'had'가 쓰이는 점이 특징입니다. 하지만 이는 현재나 미래에 대한 조언을 나타냅니다.
Today's Sentences
- You’d better wear a hat.
- You’d better pack lightly.
- You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
- You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
- You’d better bring some good headphones.
- Writer's Note
01
You’d better wear a hat.
Situation 1
They say it’s going to be really sunny today.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a beautiful day.
아름다운 하루가 될 것 같네요.
You’d better wear a hat.
I’ll wear my new sun hat.
Situation 2
The sun is scorching hot today.
The best thing to do in this kind of weather is cover up.
I agree.
You’d better wear a hat.
모자를 쓰는 게 좋겠어요.
I’m going to pack some extra sunscreen and UV umbrellas too.
02
You’d better pack lightly.
Situation 1
It’s cold here but it’s really warm where we’re going.
Really?
What should I take then?
그럼 무엇을 해야 하나요?
You’d better pack lightly.
Good idea.
Situation 2
You’re not taking all these clothes, are you?
Is it too much?
You’d better pack lightly.
It’s only a 10 day trip.
10일간의 여행이니까요.
Maybe I’ll just pack the essentials then.
03
You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
Situation 1
You’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
That’s a good idea.
How about these ones?
Those are perfect!
Situation 2
Can you check over the things I packed?
Everything looks great.
But you’d better bring a pair of sunglasses.
하지만 선글라스를 하나 가져오는 것이 좋겠습니다.
Got it.
Sometimes you can never find a good pair when you need one while on vacation.
04
You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
Situation 1
Do you need anything from the store?
Actually, you’d better buy some bread for dinner.
Ok sure.
What kind of bread do you need?
어떤 종류의 빵이 필요하신가요?
Dinner rolls would be great if they have any.
Situation 2
I’m going to stop by the market, do you need anything?
You’d better buy some bread for dinner.
We’re having soup.
우리는 수프를 먹을 거야.
How about baguettes?
Baguettes are perfect.
You might wanna pick up a few loaves.
몇 덩어리를 사는 것이 좋습니다.
05
You’d better bring some good headphones.
Situation 1
I think I’ve packed everything I need.
You’d better bring some good headphones.
Why?
Because those earbuds they give you on the plane are horrible.
Situation 2
I don’t know what to pack for my business trip.
Well, a few professional outfits and one casual.
And shoes to match.
그리고 그에 맞는 신발.
Sounds good.
I like watching a movie or listening to music when I’m winding down.
저는 휴식을 취할 때 영화를 보거나 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아합니다.
You’d better bring some good headphones then.
Writer's Note
"Should" is a modal verb that we use to give advice but it could also mean that you expect something to happen in the future.
Here are a few examples:
- You should try to sleep earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go camping.
The past tense of "should" is "should have" + past participle.
"Had better" is quite similar, but has an urgent tone that may cause feelings of threat or intimidation.
Here are a few examples:
- You’d better sleep earlier or you’ll age faster.
- He’d better eat healthier before he gets cancer.
- We’d better go camping since it will be the last warm weekend before winter.
