Meaning
"I realize how"는 영어에서 특정 상황이나 사실을 깨달았을 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 개인의 인식 변화나 감정적인 이해를 나타낼 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, "I realize how important family is"라는 문장은 "가족이 얼마나 중요한지를 깨달았다"라는 의미를 가집니다. 이 문장을 통해 화자는 가족의 중요성을 깊이 있게 이해하게 되었음을 표현합니다.
"I realize how" 뒤에는 종종 감정, 상황, 중요성 등을 설명하는 구문이 따라옵니다. 이는 화자가 새롭게 이해하거나 깨달은 내용을 강조하는 역할을 합니다. 예를 들어, "I realize how difficult it must have been for you"는 상대방의 어려움을 새롭게 이해했음을 나타냅니다.
이처럼 "I realize how"는 단순한 인지가 아니라, 경험을 통해 얻은 깊은 이해와 깨달음을 전달하는 데 효과적인 표현입니다. 이 표현을 사용할 때는 자신이 깨달은 내용과 그에 따른 감정을 함께 전달하는 것이 중요합니다.
Today's Sentences
- I realize how precious my pet is.
- I realize how important fitness is.
- I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
- I realize how much I need my glasses.
- I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
- Writer's Note
01
I realize how precious my pet is.
Situation 1
After I got sick, I realize how precious my pet is.
I understand what you mean.
Pets are truly like family.
반려동물은 정말 가족 같아요.
I agree.
I wouldn’t trade that love for anything in the world.
세상 그 무엇과도 그 사랑을 바꾸지 않을 거예요.
I hope you have many more years together.
Situation 2
Looks like you’re out on a walk by yourself.
Oh, we had to have my dog put down.
He was terminally ill.
개가 말기 질환에 걸렸거든요.
I’m so sorry.
My heart goes out to you.
당신에게 진심으로 위로를 전합니다.
I realize how precious my pet is, now that he’s gone.
02
I realize how important fitness is.
Situation 1
Since I injured my leg, I realize how important fitness is.
How did you hurt your leg?
I dislocated my knee joint.
Gosh, that sounds really painful.
Situation 2
I realize how important fitness is.
Why is that?
Just getting older, I feel that I struggle with my energy levels and health.
I felt the same when I entered my 40’s.
03
I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
Situation 1
Let’s go for a sundowner.
Sundowner?
Like sitting on a terrace and having a drink at sunset.
That sounds perfect!
Situation 2
I had so much fun last night.
That’s good to hear.
What did you like about it?
어떤 점이 좋았나요?
Being with family and enjoying nature.
I realized how beautiful the sunset is.
노을이 얼마나 아름다운지 깨달았습니다.
I thought watching the sun go down was really nice too.
04
I realize how much I need my glasses.
Situation 1
I forgot to bring my glasses this morning.
You must have been uncomfortable all day.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
You’d better remember your essentials when you leave in the mornings.
Situation 2
How come you keep squinting your eyes?
I forgot to bring my glasses today.
Oh no, did you want to go home early today?
I might need to.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
제 안경이 얼마나 필요한지 깨달았어요.
05
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I just got back from water rafting.
In this weather?
It’s warm enough.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports after a long winter.
긴 겨울이 지나고 나서야 내가 물놀이를 얼마나 좋아하는지 깨달았어요.
Situation 2
Your hair is wet, did you go for a swim?
I actually went surfing with my friends.
You must really enjoy it, I think you went last week too.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Writer's Note
Since we've gone over "realize how" let's explore sentences using "realize that". Remember that "to realize" something means to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation.
- I realize that my family is the most important thing in my life.
- I realize that it might be too late to say goodbye.
- I realize that I should have studied harder.
- I realize that we need to exercise more at our age.
- I realize that this moment will never come back.
What are some things that you've realized in the past? What have you learned or come to know as you've gotten wiser? What advice would you give to your younger self?
