Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I can’t afford to travel.
- I can’t afford to lose you.
- I can’t afford to get married.
- I can’t afford to eat out often.
- I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
- Writer's Note
01
I can’t afford to travel.
Situation 1
What are you doing this weekend?
I’m flying to New York for a few days.
Really?
I can’t afford to travel.
Saya tidak mampu untuk bepergian.
Neither can I.
I just save a lot and look for deals.
Saya hanya menabung banyak dan mencari penawaran.
Situation 2
What’s your goal this year?
I’d love to go on vacation.
But I can’t afford to travel.
Namun, saya tidak mampu untuk bepergian.
No doubt, trips cost a lot.
If I were you, I’d plan ahead!
Jika saya jadi kamu, saya akan merencanakannya lebih awal!
I guess making a plan would be a smarter way to travel.
02
I can’t afford to lose you.
Situation 1
Are we breaking up?
I think it’s time to go our separate ways.
I can’t afford to lose you.
It’ll ruin me.
Itu akan menghancurkanku.
I don’t see any other way.
I can’t ignore the cheating and lies.
Saya tidak bisa mengabaikan kecurangan dan kebohongan.
Situation 2
I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving the company.
I can’t afford to lose you.
We need someone like you to lead the team.
Kami butuh seseorang seperti kamu untuk memimpin tim.
I’m sorry, I wish things were different.
But I’ve already made up my mind.
Tapi saya sudah membuat keputusan.
Okay, I respect your decision.
I’ll let HR know.
Saya akan memberi tahu HR.
03
I can’t afford to get married.
Situation 1
You should tell her the truth.
But she wants me to propose.
If you don’t tell her that you’re having money problems, she’ll misunderstand your actions.
I guess I should tell her that I can’t afford to get married.
Situation 2
I can’t afford to get married.
Who can?
A wedding is a significant expense.
Sebuah pernikahan adalah pengeluaran yang signifikan.
I don’t think she’s open to other options though.
I think you should discuss the situation with her.
04
I can’t afford to eat out often.
Situation 1
Do you wanna join us for Wing Night on Friday?
I can’t afford to eat out often.
It’s okay.
Just bring some cash and we can share.
Bawa saja sedikit uang tunai dan kita bisa berbagi.
I wouldn’t be comfortable with that.
But thank you for inviting me.
Namun, terima kasih telah mengundang saya.
Situation 2
How come you always pack your lunch?
I can’t afford to eat out often.
Are you saving up for something?
Actually, I’m saving toward a down payment for a condo.
Sebenarnya, saya sedang menabung untuk uang muka sebuah "condo".
05
I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
Situation 1
Did you get a new wallet?
Yea, I went shopping this weekend.
It’s really nice.
I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
Saya tidak mampu membeli barang mewah.
I used to think that way.
But I stopped spending on the little things to buy a better quality product.
Namun, saya berhenti mengeluarkan uang untuk hal-hal kecil agar bisa membeli produk yang lebih berkualitas.
Situation 2
I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
I don’t know many people who can actually afford them financially.
People seem to want to show off their wealth and higher status.
It might be about feeling self-worth through the act of purchasing the finer things in life.
Writer's Note
"Can't" is used in the present tense to express a lack of ability. Here are some examples of "can't" + verb to express things you cannot do.
- I can't stand properly with these heels.
- You can't eat junk food for dinner.
- We can't spoil our kids this way.
- He can't see her because she's in ICU.
- She can't expect people to give her all the attention she wants.
- Our company can't serve the needs of our senior staff any longer.
- I can't imagine all the pain you must be going through.
- You can't undo what has already been done.
What kind of things do you usually advise not to do? What kind of warnings do you give members of your family, using the word "can't"? Don't be shy, share your sentences!