Meaning
Когда вы говорите «I just dropped by to», вы подчеркиваете, что ваш визит не займет много времени и у вас есть конкретная причина для него. Например, вы можете сказать: «I just dropped by to say hello» («Я просто зашел, чтобы поздороваться»), что означает, что вы не планируете оставаться надолго, а просто хотите проявить внимание или вежливость.
Это выражение часто используется в неформальных ситуациях и подчеркивает легкость и непринужденность визита. Оно позволяет выразить уважение к времени других и показывает, что вы не собираетесь задерживаться без необходимости.
Применение данного выражения может помочь вам вежливо и ненавязчиво взаимодействовать с окружающими, особенно когда вы хотите сделать что-то быстро и без долгих объяснений.
Today's Sentences
- I just dropped by to say hi.
- I just dropped by to say sorry.
- I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
- I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
- I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
- Writer's Note
01
I just dropped by to say hi.
Situation 1
Hi,
I was just in the neighborhood.
Я просто был поблизости.
Come in!
It’s so nice to see you.
Очень приятно вас видеть.
I just dropped by to say hi.
That’s so sweet.
I’m happy to see you.
Я рад вас видеть.
Situation 2
Are you at work?
Yes,
I’m on the daily grind.
я в постоянной суете.
I just dropped by to say hi.
Have time for coffee?
Есть время на кофе?
Of course!
I’ll come down in 5 minutes.
Я спущусь через 5 минут.
02
I just dropped by to say sorry.
Situation 1
Are you still angry?
Yes a little bit.
I just dropped by to say sorry.
It’s ok.
I’m over it.
Я это пережила.
Situation 2
Hey, I just dropped by to say sorry.
Aw, that’s sweet of you.
I wish there was more that I could do.
Thanks for coming to the funeral. It’s nice to know that you’re there for me.
03
I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
Situation 1
Do you have time now?
Sure. Wanna meet?
I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
Great!
Let’s go have lunch in the park!
Пойдем обедать в парк!
Situation 2
I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
Thanks for coming to see me.
I thought it would be good to catch up!
Absolutely.
What do you feel like having?
Что бы вы хотели съесть?
04
I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
Situation 1
I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
It’s good to see you!
Will you have the usual?
Будете как обычно?
Cinnamon latte with an extra shot, please.
Got it.
Situation 2
I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
Great! Where should we go?
How about the place down the street?
I love the coffee there!
They have tasty desserts too!
У них также вкусные десерты!
05
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
Situation 1
Hey, can you come out for a second?
I’m in a meeting but we're finishing up now.
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
Really?
My meeting is over in a few minutes.
Моя встреча закончится через несколько минут.
Situation 2
Come in! This is a nice surprise.
Thank you.
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
Я просто зашел, чтобы подарить вам подарок на день рождения.
Oh, you didn’t have to.
You’re really important to me and I wanted to show you I care.
Writer’s Note
Another way to say "dropped by" is "drop in, pop in, swing by, come by, stop by". They’re variations of the same meaning so don’t be scared to switch them up! Practice makes perfect, so even if you know the different ways of expressing why you dropped by, it won’t roll of your tongue unless you hear yourself say it. So practice on your friends and family to master the expression. And drop by and leave us a comment ☺️
