Meaning
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.
Saya sangat senang kita bisa duduk bersama dan saling mengenal lebih baik.
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
Haruskah kita memesan satu botol?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
Apakah kamu bilang kamu suka "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.
Saya pasti akan membukanya pada hari libur saya minggu ini.
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
Saya berpikir untuk makan siang terlambat.
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
Apakah Anda mengatakan bahwa Anda lajang?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
Bisakah kita menjadwalkan ulang?
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.
Saya ingin memperkenalkan Anda kepada teman saya.
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
Tapi saya saat ini sedang menjalin hubungan.
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.
Selalu menyenangkan bertemu dengan orang-orang yang memiliki hobi yang sama.
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Apakah kamu bilang kamu suka berselancar?
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.
Sejak hari Senin, aku sudah menunggu akhir pekan.
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
Apakah kamu bilang kamu akan pergi "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.
Jika Anda siap, kami punya tempat untuk satu orang lagi.
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?
Apakah kamu bilang kamu berlari di pagi hari?
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.
Sulit untuk bangun pagi sebelum kerja.
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..
Bisa tolong ulangi sekali lagi?
Adding "Please" after or before a phrase always makes the tone of what you're saying more respectful and polite.
