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.
मुझे बहुत खुशी है कि हम बैठकर एक-दूसरे को और बेहतर जान सकते हैं।
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
क्या हमें एक बोतल मंगवानी चाहिए?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
क्या तुमने कहा था कि तुम्हें "wine" पसंद है?
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.
मैं इसे निश्चित रूप से इस सप्ताह की अपनी छुट्टी के दिन खोलूंगा।
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
मैं देर से दोपहर का भोजन करने के बारे में सोच रहा था।
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
क्या आपने कहा था कि आप सिंगल हैं?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
क्या हम पुनः निर्धारित कर सकते हैं?
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.
मैं आपको अपने दोस्त से मिलवाना चाहता था।
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
लेकिन मैं इस समय एक रिश्ते में हूँ।
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.
ऐसे लोगों से मिलना हमेशा अच्छा होता है जो वही शौक साझा करते हैं।
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
क्या आपने कहा कि आपको सर्फिंग पसंद है?
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.
मैं सोमवार से सप्ताहांत का इंतज़ार कर रहा हूँ।
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
क्या आपने कहा था कि आप "camping" पर जा रहे हैं?
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.
अगर आप तैयार हैं, तो हमारे पास एक और व्यक्ति के लिए जगह है।
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?
क्या आपने कहा था कि आप सुबह दौड़ते हैं?
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.
काम से पहले जल्दी उठना मुश्किल होता है।
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.
