Meaning
"Do you mean"은 상대방이 말한 내용을 확인하거나 명확히 하고 싶을 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 대화 중에 오해를 줄이고, 상대방의 의도를 정확히 파악하는 데 도움이 됩니다.
예문을 통해 좀 더 구체적으로 살펴보겠습니다. 예를 들어, 누군가 "I saw him yesterday."라고 말했을 때, 그가 누구를 의미하는지 명확히 하고 싶다면, "Do you mean John?"이라고 물어볼 수 있습니다. 이렇게 함으로써 상대방이 정확히 누구를 언급했는지 확인할 수 있습니다.
일상 대화에서 "Do you mean"은 다양한 상황에서 유용하게 사용됩니다. 상대방의 말을 잘못 이해했거나, 확신이 서지 않을 때, 또는 상대방의 의도를 더 명확히 알고 싶을 때 이 표현을 사용하면 됩니다.
Today's Sentences
- Do you mean you’re going to be late?
- Do you mean that these gifts are for me?
- Do you mean you’re not getting married?
- Do you mean that he moved to Australia?
- Do you mean she’s about to have her baby?
- Writer's Note
01
Do you mean you’re going to be late?
Situation 1
I think I have to work overtime.
Do you mean you’re going to be late?
Yes, I’ll be home around 10.
Okay, I’ll let the guests know that you won’t be here for dinner.
Situation 2
I forgot to tell you that I have to pull an all-nighter for the paper.
Do you mean you’re going to be late?
Yes, I forgot I had a paper due tomorrow.
Okay.
Make sure you eat healthy and try to take short breaks in between!
건강한 식사를 하고 중간중간 짧은 휴식을 취하는 것을 잊지 마세요!
02
Do you mean that these gifts are for me?
Situation 1
Surprise!
What are all these boxes here for?
They’re gifts for you!
Do you mean that these gifts are for me?
Situation 2
Happy Birthday!
Wow!
Looks like everyone I know is here!
내가 아는 모든 사람이 여기에 있는 것 같아!
And these are for you!
Do you mean that these gifts are for me?
03
Do you mean you’re not getting married?
Situation 1
Why are you crying?
He left me.
Do you mean you’re not getting married?
Yes, I’m not getting married anymore.
What will I tell all these guests?
이 많은 손님들에게 뭐라고 말해야 할까요?
Situation 2
Is everything ok?
You were crying so much on the phone.
전화에서 그렇게 많이 울고 있었잖아요.
We broke up.
Do you mean you’re not getting married?
I’m afraid the wedding is off.
04
Do you mean that he moved to Australia?
Situation 1
How are you and your boyfriend doing?
Good.
Except that he left to go to attend the University of Melbourne.
그가 멜버른 대학교에 참석하기 위해 떠났다는 점을 제외하고는요.
Do you mean that he moved to Australia?
Yes, he left yesterday.
Situation 2
He just got a new job in Canberra.
Do you mean that he moved to Australia?
He hasn’t moved yet but yes, he’s going to Australia.
When does he leave?
05
Do you mean she’s about to have her baby?
Situation 1
You’d better pack your bags and come to the hospital.
Your wife just started labour.
당신의 아내가 막 진통을 시작했어요.
Do you mean she’s about to have her baby?
Very much so.
She’s dilated 4cm already.
그녀는 이미 4cm 개대되었습니다.
I’ll be there as soon as I can.
Situation 2
I think you should come down to the hospital whenever you can.
Do you mean she’s about to have her baby?
Yes, your wife’s in labour.
Okay, thank you for calling. I’ll be there ASAP.
Writer's Note
We usually use "Do you mean" when we haven't understood or need clarification of what was said. Remember that body language and tone of voice play a big part in how your question is delivered.
For example, if you ask "Do you mean" with a negative facial expression while shrugging your shoulders, you don't relay a positive attitude. The receiver may feel that you aren't respectful of them.
Looking at the Speakers in the pictures above, what facial expression and body language would you prefer to be asked 'Do you mean you're going to be late?'. Given that both Speakers ask the same question, I would guess that the receiver would rather communicate with Speaker A. How about you? What situations have you been through where you were spoken to with no respect or no consideration?
