Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Let me tell you about my vacation.
- Let me tell you about the weekend.
- Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
- Let me tell you about my new hobby.
- Let me tell you about my best friend.
- Writer's Note
01
Let me tell you about my vacation.
Situation 1
Let me tell you about my vacation.
You went on vacation?
Where did you go?
Ke mana Anda pergi?
I went to Africa and went on a Safari tour.
It must have been a dream trip!
I’d love to go one day.
Saya ingin pergi suatu hari nanti.
Situation 2
What did you do over summer break?
Let me tell you about my vacation!
Tell me everything.
I went backpacking around Europe and then when I got back my family and I went to the cabin for a week.
02
Let me tell you about the weekend.
Situation 1
How was the party?
I know you were looking forward to it.
Saya tahu kamu sangat menantikannya.
Let me tell you about the weekend.
Did something happen?
I met this guy and we’re going on a date tonight.
I’m so excited!
Saya sangat bersemangat!
Situation 2
How was your break?
Let me tell you about the weekend.
Did something exciting happen?
Not at all. It was the most boring weekend ever.
I stayed in and caught up on sleep.
Saya hanya di rumah dan mengejar ketinggalan tidur.
03
Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
Situation 1
Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
Only good things to say I hope?
The opposite.
She’s been on my case about too many family gatherings.
Dia terus mengeluh tentang terlalu banyak pertemuan keluarga.
That’s not fair.
If she loves you, she should try to love your family too.
Jika dia mencintaimu, dia seharusnya juga mencoba mencintai keluargamu.
Situation 2
So what kind of person are you looking for?
I want someone who is compassionate, down to earth, and well-spoken.
And definitely someone who isn’t needy or greedy.
Dan tentunya seseorang yang tidak terlalu bergantung atau serakah.
Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
She’s everything you haven’t mentioned but we get along just fine.
Dia adalah segalanya yang belum Anda sebutkan, tetapi kami tetap akur dengan baik.
I guess it isn’t about having someone with the exact qualities that I’m looking for.
04
Let me tell you about my new hobby.
Situation 1
My life is so mundane.
Maybe you need something to look forward to.
Or something to take your mind off things.
Atau sesuatu untuk mengalihkan pikiran Anda dari hal-hal lain.
Like what?
Let me tell you about my new hobby.
I just started running and it helps clear my mind.
Saya baru saja mulai berlari dan itu membantu menjernihkan pikiran saya.
Situation 2
Let me tell you about my new hobby.
Sure.
What is it?
Apa itu?
It’s a DIY watchmaking kit.
I’ve never heard of that.
It sounds interesting!
Itu terdengar menarik!
05
Let me tell you about my best friend.
Situation 1
Why do you look so stressed.
I just got into an argument with a friend.
Let me tell you about my best friend.
We have arguments every month about something but we’ve been friends for 15 years!
Kami berdebat setiap bulan tentang sesuatu tetapi kami sudah bersahabat selama 15 tahun!
It’s sounds like you and your friend are really close.
Situation 2
Let me tell you about my best friend.
She’s one of the sweetest people in my life.
She’s such a beautiful girl inside and out and super smart too.
Dia adalah salah satu orang yang paling manis dalam hidup saya.
Dia adalah gadis yang sangat cantik, baik dari dalam maupun luar, dan juga sangat pintar.
She sounds great!
So should I set up a date for you two?
If she's open to meeting, I'd love to get to know her.
Writer's Note
"Let me tell you about" is a standard way to address readers or people in an audience or conversation.
If you choose to use "let me tell you" it might have a different nuance in English, it often emphasizes a statement.
For example:
- I was quite angry, let me tell you.
- They performed a great show, let me tell you!
- Let me tell you a thing or two about working here.
- Let me tell you, she's an asset to our organization.
- She's focused and driven to succeed, let me tell you.
You can see that sometimes the phrase is added at the beginning of the sentence. And at other times, it is added at the end. In either case, "let me tell you" emphasizes the overall statement.