Meaning
"I can't wait to/for"는 어떤 일이 빨리 일어나기를 바라거나 기대하는 마음을 표현할 때 사용합니다. 이 표현은 한국어로 "너무 기대돼", "빨리 ~하고 싶어"와 같은 의미를 가지고 있습니다.
예시로:
- "I can't wait to meet you."는 "너를 빨리 만나고 싶어"라는 뜻으로, 상대방을 만나는 날이 기대된다는 의미입니다.
- "I can't wait for the weekend."은 "주말이 빨리 왔으면 좋겠어"라는 뜻으로, 주말이 다가오는 것이 기다려진다는 의미로 사용됩니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 긍정적인 기대감을 나타낼 때 매우 유용합니다. 상황에 따라 "to" 뒤에는 동사의 원형이, "for" 뒤에는 명사가 옵니다. 예를 들어, 무언가를 하기를 기대할 때는 "I can't wait to"를, 특정 사건이나 시간을 기다릴 때는 "I can't wait for"를 사용합니다.
Today's Sentences
- I can't wait to see you.
- I can't wait to see my family.
- I can't wait for this week to be over.
- I can't wait for the new album to come out.
- I can't wait for my birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I can't wait to see you.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too!
I’ve been counting down the days.
나는 날짜를 세고 있었어.
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
제가 공항까지 SUV를 운전할게요.
Situation 2
I’m just outside your office.
Really?
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too. I’ll be out in a second.
02
I can't wait to see my family.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see my family.
You must be so excited.
It’s been a few years since I saw them.
You must get homesick from time to time.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to see my family.
They’ll be glad you weren’t hurt too bad.
Do they know I was in a car accident?
They do and they’re on their way to the hospital.
03
I can't wait for this week to be over.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long week.
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Are you doing anything this weekend?
Honestly,
I’m just gonna sleep off the stress.
그냥 스트레스를 날리기 위해 잠을 잘 거예요.
Situation 2
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Why?
All this wedding planning is so stressful.
I heard that it can get quite overwhelming.
04
I can't wait for the new album to come out.
Situation
I can’t wait for the new album to come out.
Is it today?
Yes! I’ve been waiting a whole year!
You must be excited.
05
I can't wait for my birthday.
Situation 1
I can’t wait for my birthday.
Really? I stopped counting mine.
It’s the one day of the year my family does nice things for me.
I can see why you’re looking forward to your special day.
Situation 2
I’ve been wanting these new shoes.
What kind of shoes?
These cool new retro sneakers.
I can’t wait for my birthday!
내 생일이 너무 기다려져!
Since you work, why don’t you buy your own shoes?
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I can’t wait to" or "I can’t wait for" is a common and enthusiastic way to express excitement or eagerness about something in the future.
- Key Points for "I can’t wait to / for"
👉 Used to express strong excitement or impatience for a future event.
👉 Similar in meaning to: "I’m really looking forward to" but often more emotional or casual.
Examples:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend! - Structure:
"I can’t wait to" + base verb
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
"I can’t wait for" + noun / noun phrase
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
👉 미래의 이벤트에 대한 강한 기대감이나 초조함을 표현하는 데 사용됩니다.
👉 "I’m really looking forward to"와 유사한 의미를 가지지만, 종종 더 감정적이거나 캐주얼합니다.
예시:
👉 그 영화가 너무 보고 싶어!
👉 주말이 빨리 왔으면 좋겠어!
"I can’t wait to" + 동사 원형
👉 다시 여행할 날이 기다려져요.
👉 당신의 가족을 만날 날이 기다려져요.
"I can’t wait for" + 명사 / 명사구
👉 여름 방학이 기다려져요.
👉 오늘 밤 콘서트가 기다려져요.
Have any of these situations happened to you? I think there were more times when I couldn’t wait for something to happen when I was younger. But as I grew older, and maybe wiser, there was less to look forward to? But I’m trying to change how I think and accept what I cannot change and be grateful for all that comes my way. In turn, I have noticed that I am more excited about the little joys that life throws at me. Let me know if you feel the same. What kinds of events or things excite you that you can’t wait for them to happen? Leave a comment below!
