Meaning
"Are you telling me that"는 상대방의 말을 듣고, 그 말이 사실인지 확인하거나 믿기 어려운 내용을 되묻고자 할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 대화 중 상대방의 말에 놀라거나 의심이 생길 때 자연스럽게 사용될 수 있습니다.
예시 상황:
- 친구가 예상치 못한 소식을 전할 때: "Are you telling me that you quit your job?"
- 상대방의 말이 믿기 어려울 때: "Are you telling me that they won the lottery?"
이 표현은 종종 당혹스러움, 불신, 혹은 단순히 확인하고자 하는 마음을 드러냅니다. 따라서 상대방의 말이 정말 사실인지 재확인하고 싶을 때 유용하게 사용할 수 있습니다. "Are you telling me that"는 상대의 말을 다시 한 번 검토하거나, 그 말의 진위를 파악하려는 의도를 담고 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
- Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
- Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
- Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
- Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
01
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Well, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I guess I overdid it and sprained my ankle.
You’re going to need some physiotherapy to repair the damage.
Situation 2
It looks like you’ve got tendinitis.
Is it serious?
No, it should be manageable.
But try to incorporate a few recovery days in between workouts.
하지만 운동 사이에 몇 번의 회복일을 포함하도록 하세요.
I’ll take your advice into consideration.
02
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Unfortunately, yes.
It’ll affect your grade.
당신의 성적에 영향을 미칠 것입니다.
I’m sorry but I don’t understand how I could fail.
I did the research and I believe my paper was well written.
연구를 했고 제 논문이 잘 작성되었다고 생각합니다.
If you feel that you want to appeal your grade, you should file an appeal letter with admin.
Situation 2
Professor M, I received a C- for my overall grade.
Looks like you did.
The last assignment affected your grade.
마지막 과제가 당신의 성적에 영향을 미쳤습니다.
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Yes, unfortunately your paper was written poorly this semester.
03
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Situation 1
We can’t seem to find our flight on the departure board.
May I see your e-tickets?
It looks like there’s a problem with your flight.
항공편에 문제가 있는 것 같습니다.
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Unfortunately, yes.
Situation 2
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Yes, it’s been cancelled.
It’s been rescheduled for 11am tomorrow morning.
내일 오전 11시로 다시 일정이 잡혔습니다.
Where do I stay until then?
You can either make a claim and receive a refund.
Or we can offer you hotel accommodation that includes a breakfast voucher.
또는 "breakfast voucher"가 포함된 호텔 숙박을 제공해 드릴 수 있습니다.
04
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
Situation 1
Overall, your health is in good standing.
Just make sure you keep alcohol to a minimum.
다만, 알코올 섭취는 최소한으로 유지하세요.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
A glass a day is a great rule.
Everything in moderation, right?
모든 것은 적당히, 맞죠?
Great.
Thanks for seeing me today.
오늘 만나주셔서 감사합니다.
Situation 2
Do you enjoy drinking?
On average, how many drinks do you consume a week?
평균적으로 일주일에 몇 잔을 드시나요?
Probably a bottle of wine, a few times a week.
That doesn’t seem too bad.
Generally, my rule for patients is to enjoy those drinks but choose a minimum per day.
일반적으로, 환자들에게 권장하는 규칙은 그런 음료를 즐기되 하루에 최소한으로 선택하는 것입니다.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
05
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 1
Welcome to Palm Tree Resorts.
I’m here to check-in.
I can help you with that.
Have you heard of our surf lesson promotion?
저희의 "surf lesson" 프로모션에 대해 들어보셨나요?
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 2
Our hotel just launched free lessons for our guests.
What lessons do you offer?
You’ve come during surfing season and the waters are perfect at this time of year.
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
