Meaning
「Did you say you」は、英語で特に会話の中でよく使われるフレーズです。この表現は、相手が前に言ったことを確認したり、聞き直したりするときに使われます。具体的には、相手が何かを言ったとき、それが自分の理解と合っているか確認したいときに使用されます。
「Did you say you」は「あなたは〜と言いましたか？」という意味で、過去に相手が言った内容を再確認するニュアンスがあります。例えば、「Did you say you are going to the party?」と聞くことで、「あなたはパーティーに行くと言いましたか？」と相手に確認することができます。
このフレーズは、会話の流れをスムーズにし、誤解を避けるために非常に便利です。特に情報を共有する場面や、重要な決定をする前に再確認が必要なときに役立ちます。
要するに、相手の発言を再確認したいときに「Did you say you」を使うことで、誤解を避け、コミュニケーションを円滑に進めることができるのです。
Today's Sentences
- Did you say you liked wine?
- Did you say you were single?
- Did you say you enjoy surfing?
- Did you say you were going camping?
- Did you say you run in the mornings?
- Writer's Note
01
Did you say you liked wine?
Situation 1
Thanks for meeting me for dinner.
Well thank you for inviting me.
I’m so glad we could sit down and get to know each other better.
こうしてお互いをもっとよく知るためにお話しできて、本当に嬉しいです。
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
ボトルを注文しましょうか。
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
ワインが好きだと言っていましたか？
I enjoy wine very much.
I hope you like it.
This is such a thoughtful gift, thank you!
I will definitely open it on my day off this week.
今週の休日に必ず開けます。
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
遅めの昼食を取ろうと思っていました。
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
あなたが「single」だと言いましたか？
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
予定を変更できますか？
Situation 2
Did you say you were single?
Actually, I just started seeing this guy from the gym.
That’s too bad.
I wanted to introduce you to my friend.
あなたに私の友達を紹介したかったです。
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
でも、私は今現在交際中です。
03
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Situation 1
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Yes, I go every weekend if the weather allows.
I was going to invite you to this surf club I go to.
I’d love to come and meet your friends.
It’s always nice to meet people that share the same hobby.
同じ趣味を共有する人々に会うのはいつも楽しいですね。
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
あなたはサーフィンを楽しむと言っていましたか？
I did. I go a few times a month with a group of friends.
We should go together some time.
04
Did you say you were going camping?
Situation 1
Gosh, it’s been such a long week.
You’re telling me.
I’ve been waiting for the weekend since Monday.
月曜日から週末をずっと待っていました。
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
キャンプに行くと言いましたか？
Yes, I’m leaving right after work.
Situation 2
Did you say you were going camping?
I’m packing my gear, as we speak.
Well, have fun and don’t forget your first aid and safety gear too.
Definitely.
If you’re up for it, we have room for one more person.
もしご興味があれば、もう一人の参加も歓迎します。
05
Did you say you run in the mornings?
Situation 1
It looks like you’ve lost some weight.
Really?
Yes.
Did you say you run in the mornings?
あなたは朝に走ると言いましたか？
I go for a run before work three times a week.
Situation 2
Did you say you run in the mornings?
I run in the mornings on the weekend.
I get it.
It’s hard to wake up early before work.
仕事の前に早く起きるのは大変です。
I’m definitely not a morning person.
Writer's Note
So how are some other ways to confirm what someone has said? Remember to be polite when you verify information with someone. Here are some phrases to help you understand and be understood.
- Could you repeat that?
- I’m afraid I don’t understand.
- Could you say that again?
- So, you mean/think/believe that ...
- Let me see if I’ve understood you correctly. You..
Adding "Please" after or before a phrase always makes the tone of what you're saying more respectful and polite.
