Meaning
"I have to admit that"은 영어에서 자신의 의견이나 사실을 솔직하게 인정할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 주로 자신의 생각이나 느낌을 다른 사람에게 솔직하게 전달할 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, 어떤 사실을 인정하거나 상대방의 의견에 동의할 때 자연스럽게 사용할 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 대화에서 상대방에게 진심을 전달하고자 할 때 유용합니다. 예를 들어, "I have to admit that I was wrong"은 "내가 틀렸다는 것을 인정해야겠어"라는 뜻으로, 자신의 실수를 솔직히 인정하는 상황에서 사용됩니다. 이처럼 "I have to admit that"은 대화의 진정성을 높이고, 상대방과의 신뢰를 쌓는 데 도움을 줍니다.
또한, 이 표현은 긍정적인 감정을 전달할 때도 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "I have to admit that this is the best cake I've ever had"라고 하면 "이것이 내가 먹어본 최고의 케이크라는 것을 인정해야겠어"라는 의미로, 어떤 것에 대한 높은 평가를 솔직하게 표현합니다.
결론적으로, "I have to admit that"은 자신의 생각이나 감정을 솔직하게 전달하고 싶을 때 유용한 표현입니다. 이를 통해 대화의 신뢰성을 높일 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- I have to admit that she is pretty.
- I have to admit that you were right.
- I have to admit that my health has improved.
- I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
- I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
- Writer's Note
01
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Situation 1
Your kids are beautiful!
Especially your daughter.
특히 따님이요.
I have to admit that she is pretty.
You must be extremely proud of them.
I am.
Situation 2
You and your wife look amazing tonight.
Thanks!
I have to admit that she is pretty.
솔직히 그녀는 정말 예뻐요.
It’s so great to see you two so happy.
I'm really happy that I found the one.
02
I have to admit that you were right.
Situation 1
Aren’t you glad that you ordered the steak?
I have to admit that you were right.
I knew you wouldn’t be happy with a salmon salad.
You know me too well.
Situation 2
Didn’t I tell you that it was dangerous?
I have to admit that you were right.
You would've gotten hurt if you'd bought that secondhand motorbike.
Thank goodness I decided to buy a car instead.
03
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been doing well.
I know you were sick a few years ago.
Are things better?
지금은 좀 나아졌나요?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Thank you for asking.
물어봐 주셔서 감사합니다.
Situation 2
You look great! How have you been?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
That’s wonderful to hear.
I’ve been cancer-free for 6 years now.
04
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Situation 1
Are these for me?
Yes!
Happy Birthday.
생일 축하해.
You didn’t have to.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful though.
하지만 이 꽃들이 아름답다는 것은 인정해야겠네요.
I thought you’d like them.
Situation 2
Look at all these flowers!
Surprise!
I thought I’d decorate the house for you.
당신을 위해 집을 꾸며봤어요.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Our home looks and smells amazing!
우리 집이 정말 멋지고 향기로워요!
I hope this makes your day.
05
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Situation 1
Did you make lunch for everyone at the office?
I did!
Help yourself to a sandwich!
샌드위치를 마음껏 드세요!
Wow, I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Thank you.
You should have seconds!
한 번 더 드셔보세요!
Situation 2
Do you wanna try this sandwich I made?
Wow!
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
인정할 수밖에 없네요, 이 샌드위치는 정말 맛있어요.
I hope you aren’t too full before dinner.
Don't worry, I always leave room for dinner.
Writer's Note
Depending on the situation, "to admit" something means to affirm a truth or to positively confess to engaging a specific thought, statement or action.
Affirming the truth means you say 'yes' or to confirm that something is true. The examples given above are more like truth affirming phrases.
Another way you "admit to something" is if you confess to an action that you are guilty of or feel bad about. In this case, you may tell your husband that you cheated on him. You could tell your parents that you shoplifted from the mall or confess to a serious crime.
What kind of actions or thoughts can you tell us about? What have you felt bad about in the past? Let us know!
