Meaning
"I'm kind of"는 영어에서 "나는 약간" 또는 "나는 어느 정도"라는 의미로 사용됩니다. 사람의 감정이나 상태, 의견 등을 표현할 때 자주 쓰이는 구어체 표현입니다.
"I'm kind of"는 어떤 것에 대해 확신이 서지 않거나, 명확히 정의하기 어려운 상태를 나타낼 때 유용합니다. 예를 들어, "I'm kind of tired"라고 하면 "나는 약간 피곤하다"라는 의미로, 피곤하지만 아주 심한 상태는 아님을 나타냅니다. 이처럼 "I'm kind of"는 상황을 부드럽게 표현하고자 할 때 자주 사용됩니다.
이 표현을 사용할 때 주의할 점은, "kind of"가 뒤에 오는 단어의 성질을 약하게 만들어 준다는 것입니다. 따라서 어떤 상태나 의견을 강하게 주장하고 싶지 않을 때 적절합니다. 예를 들어, "I'm kind of busy"는 "나는 좀 바쁘다"라는 의미로, 상대방에게 여유가 없음을 알리되, 상황에 따라 시간을 낼 여지가 있음을 암시할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m kind of tired.
- I’m kind of bored.
- I’m kind of in love.
- I’m kind of hungry.
- I’m kind of annoyed.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m kind of tired.
Situation 1
Wanna go out for drinks?
I’m kind of tired today.
Are you?
Okay.
괜찮아요.
Maybe another weekend?
Situation 2
You’re home so late.
I had so much work from last week that I had to stay late.
Do you wanna watch a late night movie?
Actually, I’m kind of tired today.
Can we watch a movie tomorrow?
내일 영화 볼 수 있을까요?
02
I’m kind of bored.
Situation 1
I love rainy days.
I do too, but I’m kind of bored today.
Wanna play a board game to pass the time?
Sure.
What game did you want to play?
어떤 게임을 하고 싶으신가요?
Situation 2
I’m kind of bored.
We’re all so overstimulated it seems wrong to be bored.
There’s nothing to do at home.
How about you try to take up an analog activity or hobby?
03
I’m kind of in love.
Situation 1
So how was the date?
I’m kind of in love.
I’m so happy for you!
So, tell me all the details!
자, 모든 내용을 말해줘요!
We have so much in common, he was very sweet and considerate.
And he’s so cute!
그리고 정말 귀여워요!
Situation 2
So what’s new with you?
I’ve been dating since the divorce.
That’s great to hear!
Have you found someone as wonderful as you?
당신만큼 멋진 사람을 찾으셨나요?
I’m kind of in love.
She’s the sweetest person I’ve ever met.
그녀는 제가 만난 사람 중 가장 상냥한 사람이에요.
04
I’m kind of hungry.
Situation 1
I’m kind of hungry.
Me too.
Should we go for tacos?
Sounds good!
Situation 2
What do you feel like having?
I’m kind of hungry.
Should we get a burger?
버거를 먹을까요?
Burger and fries is always the answer!
Ok, I’ll look up restaurants nearby.
05
I’m kind of annoyed.
Situation 1
Is something bothering you?
I’m kind of annoyed.
Why?
I got a flat tire on my way to work.
What a way to start the day.
하루를 시작하기에 참 안 좋은 방법이네요.
Situation 2
I’m kind of annoyed.
About the election?
Yea.
Who are you going to vote for?
누구에게 투표할 거야?
Well, I wish there was a box that I can check for 'I do not support or oppose any candidate or party'.
Writer's Note
"Kind of" and "sort of" are very common expressions in speaking. They soften other words and phrases so that they do not appear too direct. "Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
Here are a few examples:
- I'm into biking, hiking, and camping, that sort of thing.
- I love this kind of music.
- We're experiencing some sort of technical difficulty with online security.
- I'm looking for the kind of jacket you'd wear while running at low temperatures.
- What kind of subjects interest you at school?
- What sorts of hobbies have you taken up over the years?
