Meaning
「I can't believe」は、文字通りには「信じられない」という意味ですが、実際には驚きや感動、時にはショックを表現する際によく使われます。このフレーズは、予想外の出来事に対する反応として日常会話で頻繁に使われる表現です。
例えば、友人が宝くじに当たったと聞いたとき、「I can't believe you won the lottery!」と言えば、「宝くじに当たったなんて信じられない！」という驚きの気持ちを表します。また、感動的な映画を観た後には、「I can't believe how touching that movie was.」と使用することで、「あの映画がどれほど感動的だったか信じられない」という感想を伝えることができます。
この表現は、単に事実を疑うのではなく、感情の強さを強調するために使われることが多いです。したがって、驚きや感動を表現したいときに「I can't believe」を使うと効果的です。
Today's Sentences
- I can’t believe I tore my pants.
- I can’t believe the traffic today.
- I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
- I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
- I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
- Writer's Note
01
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 1
What happened to your pants?
What about my pants?
You’ve got a big hole on the side.
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 2
I fell while riding my bike.
Oh no, are you okay?
I’m fine but I can’t believe I tore my pants.
I’m glad you aren’t hurt.
And don’t worry about your pants, I’m sure you can sew them or buy new ones.
ズボンのことは心配しないでください。きっと縫うことができるか、新しいものを買うことができるでしょう。
02
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Situation 1
I’m so sorry for coming into work late.
That’s okay.
I can’t believe the traffic today.
I heard there was a major collision on the highway this morning.
Situation 2
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Yea, the roads are really bad because it’s been snowing overnight.
It took me twice as long to get to work.
Me too.
03
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Situation 1
I’m so excited for our first day on vacation.
Me too.
But it says it’s raining today.
でも「it says it’s raining today」と書いてあります。
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Don’t worry.
A little rain won’t keep us from having fun.
少しの雨では楽しむことを妨げません。
Situation 2
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
I know!
I had plans to have a BBQ with my friends.
友達とBBQをする予定だったんだ。
Maybe we can invite everyone over for a movie or something.
Sure, I’ll ask some of my friends if they have plans.
04
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
Situation 1
I don’t think I can do it.
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
A man can be tough but still be afraid of things.
You just don’t look like the type of person to be scared of anything.
Situation 2
I’m so excited for this ride.
Aren’t you?
あなたもそうではありませんか？
Um..
Really?
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
あなたが高所恐怖症だなんて信じられない。
I hate to admit it but I am.
05
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
Situation 1
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
It’s my Grandma’s recipe.
You have to share it.
It’s the best cake I’ve ever had.
これは私が今まで食べた中で最高のケーキです。
Sure, I’d love to share the recipe with you.
Situation 2
Happy Birthday!
Thank you.
And thanks for bringing the cake.
ケーキを持ってきてくれてありがとう。
I’m glad I could celebrate with you.
Have you tried it yet?
もう試してみましたか？
I can’t believe how delicious the cake is.
It’s the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy.
甘さとふわふわ感の完璧な組み合わせです。
Writer's Note
As an English learner, you may be wary of forming sentences with negation. How do we form negative statements? Here are some examples, "not" or "n’t, won’t, can't, didn't, haven't, doesn't". Let's go over a few sentences together.
- She isn't coming to the party.
- Why didn't you come earlier?
- Isn't that the new candy store?
- It won't be necessary.
- He didn't vote this year.
- I haven't seen him all semester.
- It doesn't seem like the offices are open today.
Keep in mind that statements that contain negation don't always carry a negative meaning. Make sure you pay attention to the context of the statement for a more accurate understanding.
