Meaning
"I heard about"은 영어에서 누군가로부터 어떤 소식이나 정보를 들었을 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이는 직접적으로 경험한 것이 아닌, 다른 사람을 통해 알게 된 사실을 전달할 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, 친구가 새로운 식당에 대해 이야기해줬다면 "I heard about the new restaurant"이라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이 표현은 정보를 전달할 때 그 출처가 다른 사람임을 암시합니다.
일상 대화에서 "I heard about"은 소문이나 뉴스, 그리고 다른 사람의 경험에 대해 이야기를 시작할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, 누군가의 결혼 소식을 들었다면 "I heard about your wedding"이라고 말할 수 있습니다.
"I heard about"은 주로 과거 시제와 함께 사용되며, 듣게 된 정보의 출처를 강조하고 싶을 때 매우 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I heard about the party.
- I heard about their fight.
- I heard about your award.
- I heard about the concert.
- I heard about his accident.
- Writer's Note
01
I heard about the party.
Situation 1
How was your weekend?
I heard about the party.
파티에 대한 소식을 들었어요.
It was really fun, too bad you couldn’t come.
I had a prior engagement so I couldn’t make it.
I’m hosting another event soon, I’ll remember to invite you.
Situation 2
Happy belated birthday!
Thanks.
I heard about the party.
I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it.
참석하지 못해서 정말 미안해.
That’s ok.
It wasn’t the same without you but it was a beautiful party nonetheless.
당신이 없어서 아쉬웠지만, 그럼에도 불구하고 아름다운 파티였어요.
02
I heard about their fight.
Situation 1
Is everything ok at home?
I feel like I’m walking on glass.
I heard about their fight.
They’ve been at it all week.
Situation 2
I heard about their fight.
The last punch was victory.
I wish I could’ve seen it.
I’m sure you can catch the highlights tonight.
03
I heard about your award.
Situation 1
I heard about your award.
Congratulations!
축하합니다!
Thanks.
I’ve been training for many years.
저는 여러 해 동안 훈련을 받아왔습니다.
You must’ve gone through so much sweat and tears before this achievement.
I did.
Thank you for the kind words.
친절한 말씀 감사합니다.
Situation 2
Cheers to your achievement.
I heard about your award!
당신의 수상 소식을 들었어요!
Thank you.
I’m really excited to receive it.
정말로 받을 수 있어서 기쁩니다.
I know all the work that went into this moment.
Thanks for your acknowledgment.
It means a lot.
정말 큰 의미가 있습니다.
04
I heard about the concert.
Situation 1
I had the best weekend ever!
I heard about the concert.
How was it?
어땠어?
It was amazing!
The venue and acoustics were spot on.
장소와 음향이 완벽했어요.
I’d love to see them next time they come to perform.
Situation 2
I heard about the concert!
It was really fun, I had a good time.
Would you go see them again?
I definitely would!
05
I heard about his accident.
Situation 1
Is your brother ok?
He’s at the hospital and has a cast on his left leg.
But it seems like he’ll be fine.
하지만 괜찮을 것 같아요.
I’m so glad to hear that it isn’t too serious.
Thank goodness.
He had us all scared for a bit.
잠시 동안 우리 모두를 겁에 질리게 했어요.
Situation 2
I heard about his accident.
He’s in the hospital right now.
Oh no, I didn’t know it was that serious.
He’s just getting some tests done to make sure nothing is wrong.
Writer's Note
Since we've looked some "heard about" examples, let's try to practice "heard of".
When you use "Heard of", it means you are becoming aware of someone/something's existence. Also, to receive news about someone/something. *Remember that "heard" is the past tense of "hear".*
- I heard of a job opening at the company and I'm here for an interview.
- I've never heard of this band. What genre do they play?
- Has she heard of a prenatal chiropractic adjustment? It helped me with back pain when I was pregnant.
- My son looked into a private investigator but he's never heard of the one you recommended.
- I love browsing new skincare but I've never heard of this brand.