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.
Tôi muốn chuẩn bị bữa tối.
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!
Qua đây khi bạn xong việc nhé!
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.
Có lẽ lần sau.
Situation 2
Where did you go?
I’m at the park.
Why so early?
I went for a run and I’m just stretching at the park.
I’ll be home in 10 minutes.
Tôi sẽ về nhà trong 10 phút.
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.
Tôi đã có thể cho bạn đi nhờ mà.
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
Có lẽ bạn có thể giúp tôi về nhà khi tôi quay lại.
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
Sắp sửa lên máy bay rồi.
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you before you left.
Have a safe trip!
Chúc bạn có một chuyến đi an toàn!
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.
Xin lỗi, tôi nên kiểm tra điện thoại của mình.
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
Tôi đang trên đường ngay bây giờ.
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
Bạn cách đây bao xa?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
Tôi sẽ lấy một bàn nhé.
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
Bạn có cần gì không?
Could you pick up some spaghetti and rye bread?
Sure.
Thank you so much!
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.
Tôi định hỏi xem bạn có muốn đến nhà ăn tối không.
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
Tôi sẽ bỏ qua sữa và chỉ lấy một ít rau củ.
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.
