Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I’m at the gym.
- I’m at the park.
- I’m at the airport.
- I’m at the coffee shop.
- I’m at the supermarket.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m at the gym.
Situation 1
Whereabouts are you?
I’m at the gym.
When will you be done?
I wanna have dinner ready.
मैं रात का खाना तैयार करना चाहता हूँ।
I’ll be home in an hour.
Situation 2
Do you wanna come over to watch the game?
Actually, I’m at the gym.
Really?
Come over when you’re done!
जब तुम खत्म कर लो, तो आओ!
Sure.
02
I’m at the park.
Situation 1
I need a ride to the mall.
I’m at the park though.
I’ll just take the bus then.
If I wasn’t here, I’d give you a ride.
Maybe next time.
शायद अगली बार।
Situation 2
Where did you go?
I’m at the park.
Why so early?
क्यों इतनी जल्दी?
I went for a run and I’m just stretching at the park.
I’ll be home in 10 minutes.
मैं 10 मिनट में घर पहुँच जाऊँगा।
03
I’m at the airport.
Situation 1
Do you need a ride to the airport?
I’m at the airport already.
Really?
I could’ve given you a ride.
मैं तुम्हें लिफ्ट दे सकता था।
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
शायद जब मैं वापस आऊँगा तो आप मेरी घर पहुँचने में मदद कर सकते हैं।
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
वास्तव में, बस "board" करने वाला हूँ।
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you before you left.
Have a safe trip!
सफर के लिए शुभकामनाएँ!
Let’s try to meet up when I’m in town next time.
04
I’m at the coffee shop.
Situation 1
I’ve been trying to call you for the past 30 minutes.
I’m at the coffee shop.
Sorry, I should have checked my phone.
मुझे खेद है, मुझे अपने फोन की जांच करनी चाहिए थी।
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
मैं अभी रास्ते में हूँ।
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
आप कितनी दूर हैं?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
मैं एक टेबल ले लूंगा।
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
क्या तुम्हें कुछ चाहिए?
Could you pick up some spaghetti and rye bread?
Sure.
Thank you so much!
आपका बहुत धन्यवाद!
Situation 2
Are you busy?
I needed some groceries so I’m at the supermarket.
Really?
I was gonna ask if you wanted to come over for dinner.
मैं पूछने ही वाला था कि क्या आप रात के खाने के लिए आना चाहेंगे।
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
मैं दूध छोड़ दूँगा और सिर्फ कुछ सब्जियाँ लूँगा।
Writer's Note
"I'm at/ I'm in/ I'm on"
Using the word "at" helps tell someone your specific point or location. The examples shown above refer to a specific location such as the gym, park, airport, coffee shop, supermarket. The difference between "at" and "in" is that "in" generally refers to larger, more general areas. "In" can also refer to physically being in something like a car.
Let's compare some "at" and "in" examples.
- I'm in the lobby.
- He's living in Munich.
- The sweaters are in the bottom drawer.
- The library books are in the tote bag.
- We're in the parking lot looking for the car.
Using the word "on" means literally being on a surface of something or refers to a specific day, time, special occasion.
- I'm on the boat.
- He's meeting me on Thursday.
- We're leaving for Milan on September 27th.
- Our birthdays are on the same day, March 12th.
- She's sitting on the bleachers watching the basketball game.