Meaning
"I'm going"은 두 단어로 구성된 표현으로, 주어 "I"와 "am going"의 축약형 "I'm"으로 이루어져 있습니다. 이 표현은 현재 진행형 시제로, 주로 어떤 행위가 진행 중이거나 곧 일어날 것임을 나타냅니다.
예를 들어, "I'm going to the store"라고 하면, "나는 가게에 가는 중이야" 또는 "나는 가게에 곧 갈 거야"라는 의미로 해석될 수 있습니다. 이 문장은 화자가 가게로 이동하는 동작을 하고 있거나, 근시일 내에 그럴 계획임을 나타냅니다.
현재 진행형의 "I'm going"은 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 어떤 장소로 이동하는 것뿐만 아니라, 어떤 활동을 시작하거나 참여하는 것을 표현할 때도 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, "I'm going to start a new project"는 "나는 새로운 프로젝트를 시작할 거야"라는 뜻입니다.
따라서, "I'm going"은 단순한 이동뿐만 아니라, 다양한 상황에서 사용될 수 있는 유용한 표현입니다. 문맥에 따라 그 의미가 달라질 수 있으니, 주변 상황이나 대화의 흐름을 고려하여 이해하는 것이 중요합니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m going on a trip.
- I’m going for a run.
- I’m going to bed now.
- I’m going to meet my friend.
- I’m going to throw the bouquet.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m going on a trip.
Situation 1
What are you doing during spring break?
I’m going on a trip.
Really?
Where to?
어디로요?
I’m planning on going to France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Situation 2
What are you doing tomorrow?
I’m going on a trip.
Where are you planning on going?
I’m going on a wild camping trip in the mountains.
02
I’m going for a run.
Situation 1
Do you have any plans this morning?
Actually, I’m going for a run.
Really?
Can I join you?
나도 함께 해도 돼?
Sure!
Situation 2
Are you busy right now?
I’m going for a run.
I didn’t know you had plans.
I’ll be back in an hour.
I’m free after that.
그 이후에는 시간이 있어요.
03
I’m going to bed now.
Situation 1
What a long day.
I’m going to bed now.
이제 자러 갈 거야.
You must be exhausted.
Have a good night!
좋은 밤 되세요!
I have to be at work early tomorrow so I’m not sure if I’ll see you in the morning.
Okay.
I’ll see you after work tomorrow then.
그럼 내일 퇴근 후에 보자.
Situation 2
I’m going to bed now.
Looks like you’ve had a few drinks.
I lost count after a few shots.
You should wash up and go to bed then.
04
I’m going to meet my friend.
Situation 1
What are you doing tonight?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Where?
We’re supposed to meet at the Downtown Centre Cinemas.
Situation 2
Where are you off to?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Friend?
Or do you mean boyfriend?
아니면 남자친구를 말하는 건가요?
Okay, I meant boyfriend.
05
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Situation 1
I’m going to throw the bouquet now.
I got it!
Congratulations.
I guess the next person to get married is the one with the bouquet!
다음에 결혼할 사람은 부케를 받은 사람이겠네요!
Thank you!
And congratulations.
그리고 축하드립니다.
Situation 2
Do you remember what to do after the family photos?
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Perfect, you remember.
I need you to throw it around the left side of your head so I can take a photo.
사진을 찍을 수 있도록 당신의 머리 왼쪽으로 그것을 던져 주세요.
Okay, got it.
Writer's Note
"I'm going to" is a semi-modal verb that's made up of the present form of "be+going to+V".
Here are a few examples:
- He just announced that he's ______ resign from the company.
- I'm not _______ negotiate a deal that isn't in my favor.
- You're not ______ go dressed like that, are you?
- She's out of her mind if she's ______ sail her boat out in this weather.
- They're ______ wait in line to be the first to get their hands on the new product.
Answers: #1-5 = "going to"
What do you think of these sentences? How are they different from the ones that you've made? How are the similar or different to the examples given above?
