Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I wouldn’t want you to be late.
- I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
- I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
- I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
- I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
- Writer's Note
01
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to visit me.
What are you doing later?
Apa yang akan kamu lakukan nanti?
I’m gonna go visit my Grandma.
How are you for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
Saya tidak ingin kamu terlambat.
I’ve got about 30 minutes before I should get going.
Situation 2
It’s been great catching up with you.
Likewise.
It’s so good to hear that you’re doing well.
Senang sekali mendengar bahwa kamu baik-baik saja.
Are you okay for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
Saya tidak ingin Anda terlambat.
Actually, I should get going.
I’ve gotta pick up the kids from school.
Saya harus menjemput anak-anak dari sekolah.
02
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
Situation 1
You should wear something warmer.
Like a sweater or jacket?
The mornings are getting chillier
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
Saya tidak ingin kamu jatuh sakit.
Okay.
Situation 2
Are you coughing?
Yes, I’ve got a bit of a sore throat.
Can I pick up some medicine for you?
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
Saya tidak ingin kamu jatuh sakit.
If you can, that would be helpful.
I’ve got a sore throat, cough, and sneezing.
Saya mengalami sakit tenggorokan, batuk, dan bersin.
03
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
Situation 1
I’m gonna walk home.
I can give you a ride.
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
Saya tidak ingin kamu sendirian.
It’s okay.
It’s just a few blocks away.
Hanya beberapa blok dari sini.
Alright.
Let me know when you get home.
Beri tahu saya ketika kamu sudah sampai di rumah.
Situation 2
My friends were over but they just left.
Are you okay?
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
Saya tidak ingin kamu sendirian.
I’m okay.
I’ll just clean up a bit before my family gets home.
Saya akan bersih-bersih sedikit sebelum keluarga saya pulang.
Well, let me know if you need some company.
04
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
Situation 1
Thanks for preparing all this food.
You’re welcome.
It was my pleasure.
Saya senang bisa membantu.
I just might overeat!
Don’t do that.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
Saya tidak ingin kamu makan terlalu banyak.
Situation 2
Is this plate all for me?
It is.
But you don’t have to finish it.
Tetapi Anda tidak harus menyelesaikannya.
It looks really good.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
05
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Situation 1
My husband tries to help around the house.
He takes out the garbage and does the dishes.
Dia membuang sampah dan mencuci piring.
Really? No one ever helps me at our house.
I should ask him why he never does things for me.
Saya harus menanyakan padanya mengapa dia tidak pernah melakukan sesuatu untuk saya.
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Some things need to be said.
Situation 2
Well, I don’t think she can be trusted.
Why?
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
Jadi saya memberi tahu kamu sekarang bahwa dia telah berbohong.
Thanks for letting me know.
Writer's Note
It is a contraction of "would not", which makes it sound more natural in conversation. While the literal translation to "Why would not want you to" is grammatically correct, it sounds awkward and is rarely used in modern English. The contraction "wouldn't" helps the sentence flow better and makes it sound more conversational.
