Meaning
"What you need"는 영어에서 "당신이 필요한 것"이라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 이 표현은 상대방에게 필요한 것들을 강조할 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, 조언을 하거나 필요한 물건이나 정보를 이야기할 때 유용하게 쓰입니다.
일상 대화에서 "What you need"는 상대방의 요구나 필요를 충족시키기 위한 조언을 제시할 때 흔히 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "What you need is a good night's sleep"이라고 하면 "당신에게 필요한 것은 푹 자는 것입니다"라는 뜻입니다. 이처럼 상대방의 현재 상황을 개선하거나 문제를 해결하기 위한 방법을 제안할 때 사용됩니다.
또한, "What you need"는 판매나 마케팅의 문맥에서도 종종 발견됩니다. 제품이나 서비스를 소개하면서 고객에게 그들이 필요로 하는 것이라고 어필할 때 유용합니다. 예를 들어, "What you need is our new skincare product"라고 하면 "당신에게 필요한 것은 우리의 새로운 스킨케어 제품입니다"라는 의미로, 제품의 필요성을 강조합니다.
Today's Sentences
- What you need is money.
- What you need is a vacation.
- What you need are new shoes.
- What you need is a new computer.
- What you need are some good books.
- Writer's Note
01
What you need is money.
Situation 1
I’m so stressed.
Why?
So many bills to pay.
What you need is money.
Situation 2
What you need is money.
Should we buy the lottery?
I just bought a few!
I’m crossing my fingers!
02
What you need is a vacation.
Situation 1
Are you okay?
Not really.
I’m so tired from working long hours.
오랜 시간 일해서 너무 피곤해.
What you need is a vacation.
I think so.
Situation 2
We’ve got so many people in the house.
It’s kinda crazy.
정말 대단해요.
What you need is a vacation away from daily life.
That sounds amazing right now.
You should talk about it with your family.
Time away can be a healthy way to relieve stress.
잠시 떨어져 있는 것은 스트레스를 해소하는 건강한 방법이 될 수 있습니다.
03
What you need are new shoes.
Situation 1
My feet are so swollen.
You should stop wearing such high heels.
Do you think that’s the problem?
What you need are new shoes.
Comfortable ones!
편안한 신발로요!
Situation 2
Your shoes are coming apart.
It’s okay.
I can just glue them back together.
그냥 다시 붙일 수 있어요.
What you need are new shoes.
Really? I’d love a pair of new shoes!
04
What you need is a new computer.
Situation 1
How long have you used your laptop?
It’s been 9 years.
What you need is a new computer.
Really?
They’re so expensive these days.
요즘 너무 비싸요.
Situation 2
My computer is so slow nowadays.
What you need is a new computer.
I’ve been looking at a few but I can’t decide.
You should compare the specs of the ones you want to buy.
05
What you need are some good books.
Situation 1
I’m not sure what to do on my day off.
You should catch up on some sleep!
I feel like it would be such a waste of a day just to sleep.
Then, what you need are some good books.
I find coffee and reading super relaxing.
저는 커피와 독서가 매우 편안하다고 생각합니다.
Situation 2
What else should I pack for my trip?
Well, it looks like you’ve got all the essentials.
What you need are some good books.
이제 필요한 것은 좋은 책들입니다.
A good read is a must!
I’ll send you a list of some books I enjoyed this year.
Writer's Note
Don't be afraid to switch up the pronouns in this phrase!
- What she needs is a wakeup call.
- What he needs is to get to work on time.
- What they need is a good role model.
- What I need is a long vacation.
- What we need is to learn English.
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