Meaning
"Haven't you"는 영어에서 부정 의문문을 만들 때 사용되는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 상대방이 어떤 행동이나 상태를 이미 했거나 경험했을 것이라고 예상하면서, 이를 확인하거나 반문할 때 쓰입니다.
예를 들어, "Haven't you finished your homework?"라고 하면, 상대방이 이미 숙제를 끝냈을 것으로 예상하면서 "숙제 다 하지 않았니?"라고 묻는 상황입니다. 이 질문은 상대방이 숙제를 끝냈다고 믿고 있지만, 확인을 위해 물어보는 것입니다.
이 표현은 단순히 질문하는 것이 아니라, 이미 일어난 일이나 사실에 대해 다시 한번 확인하고자 할 때 사용됩니다. 따라서, "Haven't you"는 상대방의 경험이나 상태를 확인하고 싶을 때 매우 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- Haven’t you figured it out yet?
- Haven’t you heard the rumors?
- Haven’t you had enough to drink?
- Haven’t you played golf for years now?
- Haven’t you been to this festival before?
- Writer's Note
01
Haven’t you figured it out yet?
Situation 1
Do you know where we are?
The GPS is broken so I’m still looking at the map.
Haven’t you figured it out yet?
Look, I’m getting frustrated too.
Situation 2
I don’t know if I should study longer or just look for a job right away.
Haven’t you figured it out yet?
Well, I’m scared that I’ll make a decision that I’ll regret.
I understand.
But I think work experience weighs heavier than having another degree under your belt.
하지만 저는 또 다른 학위를 갖는 것보다 "work experience"가 더 중요하다고 생각합니다.
02
Haven’t you heard the rumors?
Situation 1
Haven’t you heard the rumors?
What rumors?
She’s dating her exes best friend.
No way.
That’s crazy!
정말 말도 안 되는 일이야!
Situation 2
Haven’t you heard the rumors?
About who?
She just quit her job after being accused of improper relations with her boss.
But is it true?
It’s just a rumor right?
단지 소문일 뿐이죠?
03
Haven’t you had enough to drink?
Situation 1
Haven’t you had enough to drink?
What do you mean?
I’m just getting started!
저는 이제 막 시작했어요!
I think you should take it easy.
Don’t worry.
Come have a drink with me.
저와 함께 한 잔 하러 가요.
Situation 2
Let’s have another drink.
Haven’t you had enough to drink?
The night is still young.
Oh gosh, I feel like I know how this night is going to end.
04
Haven’t you played golf for years now?
Situation 1
Great swing!
Thanks.
I’ve been trying to fix my form.
제가 양식을 고치려고 노력하고 있어요.
Haven’t you played golf for years now?
Yea I have.
But I’ve learned so many bad habits too.
하지만 나쁜 습관도 많이 배웠어.
Situation 2
Haven’t you played golf for years now?
15 years to be exact.
You must be very skilled at the game.
I’ve hit a hole in one once, but I’m always learning.
05
Haven’t you been to this festival before?
Situation 1
So are there any performers or people who host during the event?
Haven’t you been to this festival before?
No, it’s my first time.
It’s actually a global firework festival.
Situation 2
What kind of music will they play?
Haven’t you been to this festival before?
No, I just assumed it was a rock music festival.
Actually, it’s an annual electronic music festival.
One of the biggest!
가장 큰 축제 중 하나입니다!
Writer's Note
So can you use "didn't" in place of "haven't"? "Haven't" and "didn't" differ because they inform us about time.
"Haven't" refers to the past up until now. So if you haven't done something, you haven't done it for a specific period of time; day, month, ever, etc.
"Didn't" refers to a specific point of time that has already passed.
- I _____ seen this movie before.
- She _____ get an oil change for her car yet.
- _____ he get a call for an audition?
- We _____ gone on a vacation in years.
- They _____ mean to hurt her feelings.
ANSWERS
1. "haven't" 2. "didn't" 3. "Didn't" 4. "haven't" 5. "didn't"
1. "haven't" 2. "didn't" 3. "Didn't" 4. "haven't" 5. "didn't"
What do you think? Is there a sentence where "didn't" and "haven't" are interchangeable? Check again! You may need to change the tense for example, "get 👉 gotten" or "haven't 👉 hasn't".
