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.
Tôi rất vui vì chúng ta có thể ngồi lại và hiểu nhau hơn.
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
Chúng ta có nên gọi một chai không?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
Bạn đã nói rằng bạn thích "wine" phải không?
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.
Tôi nhất định sẽ mở nó vào ngày nghỉ của mình trong tuần này.
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
Tôi đang nghĩ đến việc ăn trưa muộn.
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
Bạn có nói rằng bạn đang độc thân không?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
Chúng ta có thể dời lịch không?
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.
Tôi đã muốn giới thiệu bạn với bạn của tôi.
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
Nhưng hiện tại tôi đang trong một mối quan hệ.
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.
Thật tuyệt khi gặp gỡ những người có chung sở thích.
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Bạn có nói rằng bạn thích lướt sóng không?
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.
Tôi đã chờ đến cuối tuần từ thứ Hai.
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
Bạn đã nói rằng bạn sẽ đi cắm trại phải không?
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.
Nếu bạn sẵn sàng, chúng tôi có chỗ cho thêm một người nữa.
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?
Bạn có nói rằng bạn chạy vào buổi sáng không?
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.
Rất khó để dậy sớm trước khi đi làm.
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.
