Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I didn’t mean to make a mess.
- I didn’t mean to crash the car.
- I didn’t mean to call you so late.
- I didn’t mean to break the window.
- I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
Situation 1
Look at this room!
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
That’s okay.
Just remember to clean up after you’re done.
Ingatlah untuk membersihkan setelah Anda selesai.
Of course!
Situation 2
What happened to the walls?
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
A mess?
This is a disaster!
Ini adalah bencana!
I’ll clean it up as soon as I’m done painting.
02
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Situation 1
What happened to your hair?
Well, I got in an accident.
Like a fight?
No, a car accident.
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Saya tidak bermaksud menabrakkan mobilnya.
Situation 2
I came as soon as I could.
Are you okay?
Apakah kamu baik-baik saja?
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Another car collided into me and I hit the car that was in front.
Mobil lain menabrak saya dan saya menabrak mobil yang ada di depan.
Oh gosh, are you hurt?
Should we go to the hospital?
Haruskah kita pergi ke "hospital"?
No, I’m totally fine.
We have to wait for the police and insurance company.
Kita harus menunggu polisi dan perusahaan asuransi.
03
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
Situation 1
Are you still up?
I was about to go to bed.
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
I just wanted to talk about our conversation earlier.
Saya hanya ingin membicarakan percakapan kita sebelumnya.
Do you think we can talk about it tomorrow?
Situation 2
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
That’s okay.
Is everything alright?
Apakah semuanya baik-baik saja?
No, I need your help.
Do you think you can come over?
Menurutmu, bisa datang ke sini?
Sure.
I’ll be there in 20 minutes.
Saya akan sampai di sana dalam 20 menit.
04
I didn’t mean to break the window.
Situation 1
Hey, did you do this?
I didn’t mean to break the window.
I’ll let it go if you sincerely apologize.
I’m so sorry I broke your window.
I’ll help fix the window with my allowance money.
Saya akan membantu memperbaiki jendela dengan uang saku saya.
Situation 2
I didn’t mean to break the window, I’m sorry.
What were you thinking?
Some guy tried to rob me so I grabbed my bag and it hit your window.
I’ll pay for the damages.
Saya akan membayar kerusakannya.
You’d better.
I’m really upset!
Aku benar-benar kesal!
05
I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
Situation 1
How was your day?
Well, it was sad and lonely.
I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
How could you forget this day of all days?
Situation 2
What day is it today?
It’s the 15th.
Oh my god, your birthday was a week ago!
I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
Aku tidak bermaksud melupakan ulang tahunmu.
I was wondering when you’d remember.
Thanks a lot.
Terima kasih banyak.
Writer's Note
When you use the phrase "I didn't mean to", you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. It can be an unintended physical, verbal, or mental action. Here are a few more phrases that may come from negative or problematic situations.
- I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
- I didn't mean to embarrass you.
- I didn't mean to cause trouble.
- I didn't mean to leave you out.
- I didn't mean to plagiarize.
- I didn't mean to lie.
