Meaning
"I forgot"는 영어에서 "잊어버렸다"라는 의미로, 어떤 정보나 해야 할 일을 기억하지 못하게 되었을 때 사용됩니다. 일상 대화에서 매우 자주 쓰이는 표현입니다.
예를 들어, 친구와의 약속 시간이나 중요한 회의 일정을 깜빡한 경우 "I forgot"이라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이 표현은 실수를 인정하고 사과하는 데에도 적합합니다. 예를 들어, "I forgot to bring my notebook"이라고 하면 "노트북을 가져오는 것을 잊어버렸다"라는 뜻입니다.
또한, "I forgot"는 단순히 기억하지 못했다는 의미 외에도, 의도치 않은 실수나 놓친 일을 부드럽게 전달할 때 사용됩니다. 이 표현을 사용함으로써 상대방에게 상황을 설명하고 이해를 구할 수 있습니다.
일상적인 대화에서 "I forgot"를 적절히 사용하면, 상대방이 당신의 상황을 더 쉽게 이해하고 공감할 수 있습니다. 이처럼 "I forgot"은 영어 대화에서 자주 등장하는 중요한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I forgot my wallet.
- I forgot my sweater.
- I forgot how to swim.
- I forgot that you’re a twin.
- I forgot to turn off the stove.
- Writer's Note
01
I forgot my wallet.
Situation 1
That’ll be $8.49.
Shoot.
I forgot my wallet.
지갑을 깜빡했어.
Hey, no problem.
You’re in here all the time, I’ll start a tab for you.
당신은 항상 여기에 계시니까, "tab"을 시작할게요.
That’s so kind of you.
I’ll stop by tomorrow morning to pay the tab, thanks.
내일 아침에 들러서 계산할게요, 감사합니다.
Situation 2
I’m sorry.
I forgot my wallet.
지갑을 잊고 두고 왔어요.
Don’t worry about it.
I got you.
제가 도와드릴게요.
Thanks so much.
I changed bags this morning and must’ve left my wallet at home.
오늘 아침에 가방을 바꿨는데 지갑을 집에 두고 온 것 같아요.
I’m glad you forgot it.
I’ve been wanting to treat you for such a long time.
오랫동안 당신을 대접하고 싶었어요.
02
I forgot my sweater.
Situation 1
It’s gotten a lot chillier these last few days.
And it looks like I forgot my sweater.
그리고 스웨터를 깜빡하고 안 가져왔네요.
Do you wanna borrow mine?
I’m not that cold.
저는 그렇게 춥지 않아요.
That would be great.
Thanks so much!
정말 감사합니다!
No problem.
Situation 2
I forgot my sweater.
Actually, you left your jacket in my car the other day.
Want me to get it for you?
가져다 드릴까요?
Really, that would be great.
It’s really cold today.
오늘 정말 추워요.
Yea, I feel fall coming.
Wait here, I’ll go grab it.
여기서 잠깐 기다려요, 제가 가서 가져올게요.
03
I forgot how to swim.
Situation 1
Wanna go to the lake?
Sure!
We can go swimming and have a BBQ.
Sounds like fun.
I forgot how to swim though.
그런데 수영하는 방법을 잊어버렸어요.
Situation 2
Wanna come over for a swim?
I’d love to but to be honest, I forgot how to swim.
It’s ok, I’ve got a few float tubes you can use.
That sounds like fun.
What time should I be there?
몇 시에 가면 되나요?
04
I forgot that you’re a twin.
Situation 1
Where’s your sister?
She texted and said she’s almost here.
There she is!
I forget that you’re a twin sometimes.
가끔씩 당신이 쌍둥이라는 걸 잊어요.
Yea, I get that a lot.
Situation 2
That guy looks just like you.
Yea, that’s my bro.
I forgot that you’re a twin.
You’ve forgotten that many times now.
05
I forgot to turn off the stove.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
You look nervous.
긴장한 것처럼 보이네요.
I think I forgot to turn off the stove.
Do you wanna go home and check?
Can we?
Situation 2
Ready to go?
Wait, I forgot to turn off the stove.
I can wait.
Sorry, I’ll be really quick.
Writer's Note
Hello readers and English learners, what have you forgotten recently? Did you forget to tell your friend something important? Did you forget to give your boss that urgent message? Have you ever forgotten to pick up the kids or miss an appointment due to forgetfulness? We'd love to hear about your experiences and stories. Cheers!🍺
