Meaning
"Don't you want to"는 영어 회화에서 자주 사용되는 표현으로, 상대방에게 어떤 행동이나 상태에 대해 의문을 제기할 때 사용합니다. 이 표현은 상대방에게 특정 행동을 하고 싶은지 묻거나, 하고 싶어할 것이라고 예상되는 상황에서 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, "Don't you want to go for a walk?"라는 문장은 "산책하고 싶지 않니?"라는 의미로 해석됩니다. 이때 화자는 상대방이 산책을 하고 싶어할 것이라고 생각하고 그 의사를 확인하는 질문을 던지는 것입니다.
이 표현은 상대방의 의견을 물을 때 뿐만 아니라, 부드럽게 제안하거나 권유할 때도 사용됩니다. 또, 종종 상대방이 특정 행동을 원할 것이라는 전제를 깔고 질문하는 경우가 많습니다. 따라서 "Don't you want to"는 단순한 질문 이상의 의미를 담고 있을 수 있습니다.
일상 대화에서 "Don't you want to"를 활용하면 상대방의 의향을 자연스럽게 물을 수 있으며, 대화를 부드럽게 이어나가는 데 도움이 됩니다. 질문의 형태이지만, 상대방의 생각이나 감정을 존중하며 확인하고자 할 때 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- Don’t you want to hold my hand?
- Don’t you want to get some sleep?
- Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
- Don’t you want to drink some water?
- Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
- Writer's Note
01
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
Situation 1
Are you okay?
I think so.
I’d like to go for a walk.
산책을 가고 싶어요.
Sure, let’s do that.
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
제 손을 잡고 싶지 않아요?
Sorry, I didn’t know you were reaching for my hand.
I would love to hold hands with you.
당신과 손을 잡고 싶어요.
Situation 2
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
I didn’t know you had feelings for me.
Well, we can show each other how we feel and see.
I don’t think I’m ready to hold hands with you just yet.
I hope that’s okay.
괜찮으셨으면 좋겠어요.
02
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
Situation 1
You’re still playing video games?
Yea, this is how I spend my day off.
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
It’s Sunday night.
지금은 일요일 밤입니다.
Really?
I should sleep early today.
나는 오늘 일찍 자야겠어.
Situation 2
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
What time is it?
It’s 2am.
Gosh, where did the time go.
I’d better go to bed.
슬슬 잠자리에 들어야겠어.
03
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
Situation 1
What are your plans after you retire?
Well, I’m gonna buy a scooter.
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
No, I think a scooter would fit my lifestyle more.
Situation 2
I need to buy a car but don’t have enough money.
What do you think I should do?
어떻게 해야 할까요?
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
It’s more affordable and easier to get around in.
오토바이는 더 저렴하고 이동하기가 더 쉽습니다.
Is it?
I’ve never imagined myself riding a motorcycle.
저는 오토바이를 타는 모습을 상상해본 적이 없어요.
You should consider it.
It’s a great way to get around in a city like this.
이런 도시에서 이동하는 훌륭한 방법입니다.
04
Don’t you want to drink some water?
Situation 1
How was your run today?
It was great.
But it’s really hot outside.
하지만 밖은 정말 덥네요.
You look exhausted.
Don’t you want to drink some water?
물 좀 마시고 싶지 않으세요?
Yea, I’d love a glass of ice water.
Situation 2
This dish is really good but it’s kind of salty.
Is it?
I think it’s really tasty.
저는 정말 맛있다고 생각해요.
Don’t you want to drink some water?
Yea, I’ll order some extra water for us.
05
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
Situation 1
I wanna go to the festival in August.
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
Didn’t we see the firework festival last year?
We did.
I loved it though.
그래도 나는 정말 좋았어.
Situation 2
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
I do.
It was beautiful when we saw them a few years ago.
몇 년 전에 우리가 그것들을 봤을 때 정말 아름다웠어.
Fireworks are so breathtaking.
I know the perfect spot to watch the fireworks.
Let’s meet around 8.
8시쯤에 만나요.
Writer's Note
We've gone over some helpful sentences that start with "Don't you". Have you ever heard of question tags? A question tag or a tag question is a phrase using "isn’t it?" or "don’t you?" that you add to the end of a statement. We add a question at the end to confirm something that is said and also to encourage the listener to give an answer. Here are a few examples to help you understand.
- You mentioned that you like chocolate ice cream, didn't you?
- She said the office was open at 9am, didn't she?
- This pizza is delicious, isn't it?
- This little black dress is perfect for the occasion, isn't it?
Let's go into a little more detail with positive and negative question tags. Did you know you can have:
- Positive statements with negative question tags
- Negative statements with positive question tags
Positive statements with negative question tags may look like this.
- He's going to be the new CEO, isn't he?
- Being a mom is great, isn't it?
- Christmas is truly the most magical time of year, isn't it?
- You prepared and wrapped the birthday gifts, didn't you?
- The models are on their way to the photo shoot, aren't they?
Negative statements with positive question tags may look like this.
- The couple haven't arrived yet, have they?
- You can't spend even one minute without your phone, can you?
- Starting a conversation with a girl isn't a skill that you're comfortable with, is it?
- They haven't arrived at the airport yet, have they?
- The tour group didn't confirm their itinerary, did they?