Meaning
"Are you saying"은 상대방의 말을 확인하거나 그 의미를 명확히 하고 싶을 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 상대방이 말한 내용을 다시 확인하여 오해를 방지하려는 의도를 담고 있습니다.
예를 들어, 누군가가 "I think we should cancel the meeting"이라고 말했을 때, "Are you saying we should not meet at all?"라고 물어볼 수 있습니다. 이렇게 하면 상대방이 실제로 어떤 의미로 말을 했는지 더 명확히 알 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 대화 중에 오해가 생길 수 있는 상황에서 매우 유용합니다. 상대방의 의견이나 의도를 다시 한 번 확인함으로써 대화의 정확성을 높이고, 서로의 이해를 돕는 역할을 합니다.
또한, "Are you saying"은 상대방의 의견에 대해 놀라거나 믿기 어려울 때도 사용될 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, "Are you saying you finished the project in one day?"라고 하면, 상대방의 말이 놀랍거나 예상 밖이라는 뉘앙스를 전달할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- Are you saying that she quit today?
- Are you saying she lied to me?
- Are you saying that you don't know?
- Are you saying you don't understand?
- Are you saying it's impossible?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you saying that she quit today?
Situation 1
Can we get these boxes stacked?
Our trainee hasn't clocked in.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes, she called and quit in the morning.
Situation 2
How come our accountant isn’t answering her office line?
She called to say she won’t be available anymore.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes.
Unfortunately she is no longer at this company.
안타깝게도 그녀는 더 이상 이 회사에 있지 않습니다.
02
Are you saying she lied to me?
Situation 1
Didn’t she say she would meet us at 4?
I don’t remember her saying that.
Are you saying she lied to me?
No, I think she just told us a different time.
Situation 2
I think mom is going to take us on vacation.
Really?
I don’t think she would tell us in advance.
그녀가 우리에게 미리 말할 것 같지 않은데.
Are you saying she lied to me?
I’m just saying I don’t think she would make it a surprise.
03
Are you saying that you don't know?
Situation 1
How much did you pay for this laptop?
Um… it was quite a while ago.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I don’t remember.
Situation 2
So let’s try to calculate how much you spent this month.
I’m not quite sure what I spent.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I have no idea.
04
Are you saying you don't understand?
Situation 1
I’m sorry, could you repeat that please?
Are you saying you don’t understand?
Sorry, I don’t understand.
These AI assistants can be so frustrating.
05
Are you saying it's impossible?
Situation 1
My car crashed into a tree this morning.
It looks pretty bad.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
No, not at all.
Just leave your vehicle with us for a few days.
차량을 며칠 동안 저희에게 맡기시면 됩니다.
Situation 2
Studying English is so difficult.
I understand. Sometimes it feels like it will never get better.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
Nothing is impossible.
Be persistent and keep attempting at what is most difficult.
가장 어려운 일에 대해 끈기 있게 시도하세요.
Writer’s Note
"Are you saying…" is a common expression that involves understanding what the other person is trying to communicate. Of course, be cautious of your tone of voice. I recommend a smile and kind tone when you ask your question to avoid any misunderstandings. However, if you’re annoyed or angry and using this expression, by all means, speak your mind!
- Key Points About "Are you saying"
👉 Used to ask for confirmation or clarify the speaker’s meaning.
👉 It often restates what someone just said, to ensure you understood them correctly.
Examples:
👉 Are you saying we’re not invited?
👉 Are you saying this was all my fault? - Structure:
"Are you saying" + (that) + restated idea?
Examples:
👉 Are you saying that he lied to us?
👉 Are you saying we have to start over?
👉 Are you saying this isn't finished yet? - Common Contexts:
👉 Clarifying a misunderstanding
👉 Checking the implications of a statement
👉 Expressing disbelief or disagreement
👉 Rephrasing what someone else said to confirm
👉 상대방의 말을 확인하거나 의미를 명확히 하기 위해 사용됩니다.
👉 누군가 방금 한 말을 다시 표현하여, 그들을 정확히 이해했는지 확인하는 경우가 많습니다.
예시:
👉 Are you saying 우리가 초대받지 못했다는 건가요?
👉 Are you saying 이 모든 게 제 잘못이라는 건가요?
"Are you saying" + (that) + 재진술된 생각?
예시들:
👉 그가 우리에게 거짓말을 했다는 말인가요?
👉 처음부터 다시 시작해야 한다는 말인가요?
👉 이게 아직 끝나지 않았다는 말인가요?
👉 오해를 풀기
👉 진술의 함의를 확인하기
👉 불신이나 반대의견을 표현하기
👉 다른 사람이 말한 내용을 확인하기 위해 다시 표현하기
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