Meaning
Ungkapan ini sering digunakan ketika seseorang memikirkan kemungkinan atau mempertimbangkan suatu situasi yang belum pasti. Misalnya, ketika Anda tidak yakin apakah akan turun hujan, Anda mungkin berkata, "I wonder if it will rain today" yang berarti "Saya bertanya-tanya apakah hari ini akan hujan".
I wonder if juga dapat menunjukkan harapan atau keinginan untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang suatu hal. Misalnya, "I wonder if she will come to the party" dapat diartikan sebagai "Saya bertanya-tanya apakah dia akan datang ke pesta".
Ungkapan ini sangat berguna dalam percakapan sehari-hari untuk menyampaikan keraguan atau rasa ingin tahu dengan cara yang sopan dan tidak langsung.
Today's Sentences
- I wonder if you’re happy.
- I wonder if it’s going to rain.
- I wonder if she likes coffee.
- I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
- I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
- Writer's Note
01
I wonder if you’re happy.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I’m fine.
Why do you ask?
Mengapa kamu bertanya?
I wonder if you’re happy sometimes.
Thanks for caring.
But I’m as happy as can be.
Tapi saya sudah sangat bahagia.
Situation 2
Sometimes, I wonder if you’re happy.
I’m a lot happier than before.
I’m glad to hear that.
I think I’m a lot wiser than when I was younger.
And it has made me more happier.
Dan itu membuat saya lebih bahagia.
02
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
Look at all the dark clouds coming in.
I wonder if it’s going to rain?
No worries.
I’ve got an umbrella.
Saya punya "umbrella".
It’s great that you’re so prepared.
Situation 2
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
I saw that there are parts of the city that are expecting rain.
Do you know which parts?
I’d have to check the forecast again.
03
I wonder if she likes coffee.
Situation 1
I’m not sure what to get as a gift.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
How about a gift card?
That sounds good.
Coffee card it is!
Kartu kopi itu!
Situation 2
Do you remember what she wants to drink?
No, I don’t.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
Saya penasaran apakah dia suka kopi.
Maybe you should give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
04
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Situation 1
This is a beautiful hotel.
Look, they have a waterfall and an infinity pool.
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
I think it may be.
I’m so glad we found this gem!
Saya sangat senang kita menemukan permata ini!
Situation 2
Should we switch hotels?
This is nothing like I imagined.
Ini sama sekali tidak seperti yang saya bayangkan.
Me too.
How about the one right next to us?
Bagaimana dengan yang tepat di sebelah kita?
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Let me give them a call and see if they have any rooms.
Biarkan saya menelepon mereka dan melihat apakah mereka memiliki kamar.
Sure.
I’ll start packing a little bit.
Saya akan mulai berkemas sedikit.
05
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
Situation 1
Have you seen Angela and her friends?
No I haven’t.
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
Saya penasaran apakah mereka sedang bersepeda.
Maybe I’ll give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
See when she’ll be home for dinner if you get a hold of her.
Periksa kapan dia akan pulang untuk makan malam jika kamu berhasil menghubunginya.
Situation 2
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
She did say her friends were coming over and I don’t see her bike outside.
I’m sure she’ll be home soon.
Let’s give her a few more hours.
Berikan dia beberapa jam lagi.
Okay.
Writer's Note
Since you've practiced some "I wonder if" sentences, let's try some "I wonder" + WH question word'.
- I wonder who will be the opening act for the concert.
- I wonder what kind of cake she'll get for my birthday.
- I wonder where my keys are.
- I wonder when his flight in arriving.
- I wonder why they're always late coming into work.
- I wonder how the presidential election will go later this month.
