Meaning
Contoh penggunaan "I was wondering if" bisa dilihat dalam kalimat berikut:
- “I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.”
- “I was wondering if you are free this weekend.”
Dalam kedua contoh tersebut, pembicara menggunakan "I was wondering if" untuk menyampaikan permintaan atau pertanyaan dengan sopan. Penggunaan ungkapan ini menunjukkan bahwa si pembicara tidak ingin memaksakan kehendaknya dan memberikan ruang bagi lawan bicara untuk menjawab dengan lebih nyaman. Dengan demikian, "I was wondering if" adalah alat komunikasi yang efektif untuk menjaga hubungan baik dan saling menghargai dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
Today's Sentences
- I was wondering if you could help me.
- I was wondering if you'd like to have dinner with me.
- I was wondering if you could give me directions.
- I was wondering if we could switch to an ocean view room.
- I was wondering if you could turn down the volume.
- Writer's Note
01
I was wondering if you could help me.
Situation 1
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me.
How can we help?
I think I have a flat tire.
Ok, let us have a look and you can pick your car up later.
Situation 2
Welcome to FirstOne Bank,
how may I help you?
ada yang bisa saya bantu?
I was wondering if you could help me.
What can I do for you?
I want to switch my account to a more affordable one.
02
I was wondering if you'd like to have dinner with me.
Situation 1
I was wondering if you’d like to have dinner with me.
Sure, when were you thinking?
Do you have time this Saturday evening?
I do. Pick me up at 7?
Situation 2
Hey, how are you?
I’ve been busy with work these last few weeks.
I was wondering if you'd like to have dinner with me.
As friends or on a date?
03
I was wondering if you could give me directions.
Situation 1
Hey, I was wondering if you could give me directions.
Sure, where are you going?
I’m heading out west but can’t find my way.
Just drive down this road and take the exit onto Highway 1.
Situation 2
Excuse me?
I was wondering if you could give me directions.
Saya ingin tahu apakah Anda bisa memberi saya petunjuk arah.
I sure can!
What are you looking for?
Apa yang Anda cari?
What floor can I find the foodcourt?
You should find it on the third floor.
04
I was wondering if we could switch to an ocean view room.
Situation
Welcome to Brixton Hotel,
how can I help you?
ada yang bisa saya bantu?
I was wondering if we could switch to an ocean view room.
Let me double check and see if there’s a room available.
Thank you.
05
I was wondering if you could turn down the volume.
Situation
Hey, I was wondering if you could turn down the volume.
Was the music too loud?
Too loud?
I feel like I have to yell just to talk.
Rasanya saya harus berteriak hanya untuk berbicara.
Sorry about that.
I’ll turn it down.
Akan saya kecilkan volumenya.
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I was wondering if" is a polite and indirect way to make a request, ask a question, or introduce a suggestion. It softens the tone and makes you sound more respectful or careful.
Examples:
- I was wondering if you’d like to join me for a spontaneous coffee break.
- I was wondering if you had time to listen to this wild idea I woke up with.
- I was wondering if we could have a "no phones" dinner this weekend.
- I was wondering if dogs dream in color—and if my dog secretly judges me.
- I was wondering if I could turn my room into a mini library this weekend.
- I was wondering if time travel would ruin or improve my schedule.
- I was wondering if I could borrow your notes for the lecture I missed.
- I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating on a small project.
- I was wondering if I could take a few days off next month.
- I was wondering if you still remember the first time we met.
- I was wondering if everything’s okay—you’ve been quiet lately.
- I was wondering if you ever think about what we’d be like in 10 years.
Having a set of alternate phrases, similar in meaning but a different sentence, is a great way to expand your English fluency. A lot of English sentences are very repetitive because your daily routine will usually be similar day to day. Remember not to feel pressure to memorize every possible sentence. Just start with a few that you’re comfortable with and think of what kinds of situations commonly arise in your daily life and go from there.
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