Meaning
Например, если кто-то сказал, что они собираются в отпуск, вы можете переспросить: «Did you say you are going on vacation?», чтобы подтвердить, что вы правильно поняли услышанное. Эта конструкция помогает вежливо и аккуратно уточнить детали разговора, не создавая ощущения, что собеседник был неправильно понят или не услышан.
Основная функция выражения «Did you say you» заключается в проверке услышанной информации, особенно если вы не уверены в том, что было сказано, или если хотите получить больше подробностей. Это полезное выражение в ситуациях, требующих уточнения, и помогает избежать недоразумений в общении.
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.
Я очень рад, что мы смогли сесть и лучше узнать друг друга.
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
Следует ли нам заказать бутылку?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
Вы говорили, что вам нравится "wine"?
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.
Я обязательно открою его в мой выходной на этой неделе.
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
Я думал пообедать позже.
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
Вы сказали, что вы одиноки?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
Можем перенести встречу?
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.
Я хотел вас познакомить с моим другом.
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
Но в данный момент я состою в отношениях.
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.
Всегда приятно встретить людей, которые разделяют тот же хобби.
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Вы сказали, что вам нравится "surfing"?
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.
Я жду выходных с понедельника.
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
Вы сказали, что собираетесь на "camping"?
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.
Если вы готовы, у нас есть место для еще одного человека.
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?
Вы сказали, что бегаете по утрам?
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.
Трудно вставать рано перед работой.
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.
