Meaning
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?
你為什麼問？
I wonder if you’re happy sometimes.
Thanks for caring.
But I’m as happy as can be.
但我已經非常快樂了
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.
而這讓我變得更快樂。
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.
我有把傘。
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!
就用Coffee card吧！
Situation 2
Do you remember what she wants to drink?
No, I don’t.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
我不知道她是否喜歡咖啡。
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!
我很高興我們發現了這個寶藏！
Situation 2
Should we switch hotels?
This is nothing like I imagined.
這跟我想像中的完全不一樣。
Me too.
How about the one right next to us?
我們旁邊的那個怎麼樣？
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Let me give them a call and see if they have any rooms.
讓我打電話給他們，看看是否有房間。
Sure.
I’ll start packing a little bit.
我會開始稍微收拾一下。
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.
我在想他們會不會在騎自行車。
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.
如果你能聯絡到她，看看她什麼時候回家吃晚餐。
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.
我們再給她幾個小時。
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.
