Meaning
"I need to"는 영어에서 어떤 행동이나 의무가 필요함을 표현할 때 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 말하는 사람이 특정 행동을 해야 한다는 느낌을 전달합니다.
"I need to"의 기본 구조는 "I need to + 동사 원형"입니다. 예를 들어, "I need to study"는 "나는 공부를 해야 한다"는 의미입니다. 여기서 "study"는 "공부하다"라는 동사 원형입니다. 이처럼 "I need to" 뒤에 오는 동사는 항상 원형으로 사용됩니다.
이 표현은 자주 사용되며, 일상생활에서 자신의 필요나 계획을 설명할 때 유용합니다. 예를 들어, "I need to buy groceries"는 "나는 장을 봐야 해"를 의미합니다. 이 표현은 또한 다른 사람에게 자신의 상황을 설명할 때도 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "I need to finish my work before dinner"는 "나는 저녁 식사 전에 일을 끝내야 해"라는 뜻입니다.
"I need to"는 단순히 개인적인 필요를 넘어, 다른 사람에게 어떤 행동을 요청하거나 조언할 때도 사용될 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, "You need to see a doctor"는 "당신은 의사에게 가봐야 해요"라는 조언을 줄 때 사용됩니다.
이처럼 "I need to"는 다양한 상황에서 유용하게 쓰일 수 있는 표현으로, 의무나 필요를 강조할 때 적합합니다.
Today's Sentences
- I need to win.
- I need to work out.
- I need to go on a vacation.
- I need to go to the market.
- I need to volunteer on the weekend.
- Writer's Note
01
I need to win.
Situation 1
The race is tomorrow.
You’ll do great.
Believe in yourself!
자신을 믿으세요!
I need to win.
Winning isn’t everything.
But I hope you get to celebrate afterwards!
하지만 나중에 축하할 수 있기를 바랍니다!
Situation 2
I’m so nervous about the game.
You’ve been competing for years now.
There’s nothing to worry about.
걱정할 필요가 없습니다.
I need to win.
You win some and you lose some.
Stay positive.
긍정적으로 생각하세요.
02
I need to work out.
Situation 1
The weather is horrible this week.
I hope it gets better soon.
I need to work out.
운동을 해야겠어요.
Were you planning on going for a run?
Yes, my goal was to run 10k every morning.
So much for that.
그것은 물 건너간 것 같네요.
Situation 2
I’ve been so stressed these past few days.
Oh no.
How about meditating?
명상을 해보는 건 어때?
I need to work out.
Maybe you could ride that new bike you got last month.
03
I need to go on a vacation.
Situation 1
I need to go on a vacation.
Have you been stressed?
Yes, too many hours at the office.
Well, I hear the beaches are great this time of year.
Situation 2
Raising kids is such a handful.
I need to go on a vacation.
휴가를 가고 싶어요.
Have they been getting to you?
Well, sometimes you just need to feel yourself again.
Trying to be a good parent can be overwhelming.
04
I need to go to the market.
Situation 1
It looks like there’s nothing to eat.
Have you checked the freezer for leftovers?
I need to go to the market.
Let me know if you need anything.
필요한 것이 있으면 알려주세요.
Actually, could you pick up some milk and eggs?
Thanks!
고마워!
Situation 2
I need to go to the market.
Is there something you wanted to get?
Just some wine and cheese for us tonight.
Let’s go to the market together.
05
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Situation 1
What are you doing on Saturday?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
What kind of volunteer work?
I’ll be helping out at the food bank.
Situation 2
We’re going to the beach on Sunday.
Wanna come?
올래?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Where will you be?
I perform free wellness exams for animals on the weekends.
Writer's Note
Similar Words & Phrases
"Need" - Requiring something because it is essential or very important. Also, expressing necessity or obligation.
"Must" - Describes a general or permanent obligation, or an obligation in the near future.
"Should" - When talking about obligation, things that are necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.
"Have to" - When something is necessary or required, or obliged to do something or have something happen.
Let's look at the examples below:
- I need to do the dishes.
- I must do the dishes.
- I should do the dishes.
- I have to do the dishes.
- He needs to go surfing.
- He should go surfing.
- He must go surfing.
- He has to go surfing.
Write your own examples, practice them aloud, and record yourself!
