Meaning
"I came here to"는 영어에서 특정 장소에 온 목적을 설명할 때 사용되는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 주로 어떤 행동이나 활동을 수행하기 위해 그 장소에 도착했음을 나타냅니다.
구조: "I came here to" + 동사 원형
예를 들어, "I came here to study"라고 하면 "공부하러 왔다"는 의미가 됩니다. 이처럼 "I came here to" 다음에는 자신이 하고자 하는 구체적인 행동을 동사로 이어 표현할 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화에서 매우 유용하게 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, 친구에게 "I came here to meet you"라고 말하면 "너를 만나러 왔다"는 의미로, 그 만남이 목적임을 분명히 할 수 있습니다.
이처럼 "I came here to"는 목적을 명확히 전달하는 데 효과적이며, 다양한 상황에서 활용할 수 있는 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I came here to see you.
- I came here to pick up a prescription.
- I came here to complain about the noise.
- I came here to talk about our argument.
- I came here to buy the new smartphone.
- Writer's Note
01
I came here to see you.
Situation 1
I came here to see you.
Really? Wanna grab a coffee?
Sure!
What do you feel like having?
I feel like a frappe!
나는 "frappe"가 먹고 싶어요!
Situation 2
It’s been awhile since I saw you!
Yes, I came here to see you today.
How lovely. How have you been?
I’ve been busy but good.
Thank you.
고마워요.
02
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Situation
How can I help you?
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Name please?
Janet Smithson.
03
I came here to complain about the noise.
Situation 1
I’d like to speak to the manager please.
Sure, one moment.
I came here to complain about the noise?
Could you explain the situation please?
Situation 2
I came here to complain about the noise.
Sorry about that.
We’re just having a birthday party tonight.
오늘 밤에 생일 파티를 하고 있습니다.
Do you think you could turn down the music a bit?
Not a problem.
Again, sorry for the noise.
다시 한번 소음에 대해 사과드립니다.
04
I came here to talk about our argument.
Situation 1
Are you able to talk?
I am but I’m not sure that I want to.
I came here to talk about our argument.
Is there anything more to say about our divorce?
Situation 2
I came here to talk about our argument.
What is there left to say?
Come on, I think we are mature enough to talk it over.
Ok, let’s talk.
05
I came here to buy the new smartphone.
Situation 1
Can I help you find something?
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok, the newest smartphones are here on this table.
I’ll take a look. Thank you.
Situation 2
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok,
are you currently on a phone plan?
현재 휴대전화 요금제를 사용하고 계신가요?
Yes,
I’m on a monthly plan.
저는 월간 요금제를 사용하고 있습니다.
Take a look around and let me know if there’s a phone you like.
Writer's Note
You can use "I came here to" to explain the purpose or specific reason for your visit.
Let's look at some more examples to get your thinking gears rolling:
- I came here to meet my friend.
- I came here to ask you a question.
- I came here to see the sunset.
- I came here to apply for a job.
- I came here to help you, not to argue.
- I came here to study in a quiet place.
- I came here to buy some groceries.
- I came here to return a book I borrowed.
- I came here to relax and enjoy the view.
Were these sentences helpful in making the phrase clearer for you? Did this post help you feel more confident using the phrase? I hope these posts add depth and clarity to any comprehension issues!
