Meaning
"I used to"는 과거의 습관이나 반복적인 행동을 나타낼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 현재는 그렇지 않지만, 과거에 특정 행동이나 상태가 지속되었음을 설명하는 데 유용합니다.
예를 들어, "I used to play soccer"는 "나는 예전에 축구를 하곤 했다"는 의미로, 과거에는 축구를 자주 했지만 지금은 하지 않는다는 것을 나타냅니다. 이처럼 "I used to"는 현재와 과거의 상태나 습관의 차이를 강조할 때 사용됩니다.
문법적으로 "I used to" 뒤에는 동사의 원형이 옵니다. 따라서 "I used to visit my grandparents every weekend"는 "나는 매주 주말에 조부모님을 방문하곤 했다"는 의미를 가집니다.
"I used to"의 활용을 통해 과거의 행동이나 상태를 생생하게 전달할 수 있으며, 이는 영어 대화에서 자신의 경험을 설명하는 데 매우 효과적입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I used to live in New York.
- I used to develop websites.
- I used to play in an indie band.
- I used to smoke a pack a day.
- I used to teach digital music composition.
- Writer's Note
01
I used to live in New York.
Situation 1
So tell me about yourself.
Well, I used to live in New York.
That’s amazing.
Did you enjoy living there?
거기 사는 거 즐거웠나요?
The culture was my favorite part of living in NYC.
Situation 2
How do you know so much about green spaces?
I used to live in New York and they have some of the most creative green spaces.
I’d love to hear about any ideas you have.
Sure. I’ll present some ideas during the meeting.
02
I used to develop websites.
Situation 1
Wow, this website is well designed.
Great job!
정말 잘했어요!
I used to develop websites.
It shows.
Your design is very simple but fresh and I love the clear calls to action.
당신의 디자인은 매우 단순하지만 신선하고 명확한 행동 유도를 좋아합니다.
Thanks!
Situation 2
I don’t know what else to do to promote my business online.
Have you thought about making a website?
Do you think that would help with marketing?
Websites are a powerful tool for marketing.
I used to develop websites, so I can help you.
저는 웹사이트를 개발하곤 했기 때문에, 도와드릴 수 있습니다.
03
I used to play in an indie band.
Situation 1
Teach me that chord progression?
Sure.
How do you know how to play all these songs?
I used to play in an indie band.
Situation 2
I think we should take a break right before the chorus.
Great idea.
How did you know that would sound good?
어떻게 그게 좋게 들릴 거라고 알았어요?
I used to play in an indie band.
Thanks for your input.
04
I used to smoke a pack a day.
Situation 1
I wish I could quit smoking.
I feel your pain.
I used to smoke a pack a day.
저도 하루에 담배 한 갑을 피웠었습니다.
Really?
But I’ve never seen you smoke.
하지만 나는 한 번도 네가 담배 피우는 걸 본 적이 없어.
I quit last year but I still get cravings.
Situation 2
What’s the most you ever smoked?
I used to smoke a pack a day.
Really? I should really cut back.
Smoking is an oral fixation and a comfort.
05
I used to teach digital music composition.
Situation 1
What do you think of this melody?
Well, you could jazz it up and use a Dbmaj7 here.
Wow.
That one chord adds color to the melody.
그 한 개의 코드가 멜로디에 색감을 더해줍니다.
I used to teach digital music composition.
Situation 2
So what did you do before becoming a surfer?
I used to teach digital music composition.
You did? That’s cool.
I don’t miss the classroom at all though.
Writer's Note
"Used to" refers to actions and situations in the past which no longer happen or are no longer true. It always refers to the past.
- I'm used to traveling alone.
- She used to work long shift hours.
- He used to live in London.
- They used to play in a rock band.
- We used to sing in an a cappella group.
The negative of "used to" is most commonly "didn’t use to". You may see "didn't used to" but we don't recommend it in the negative.
- He didn't use to be so cranky.
- I didn't use to enjoy vegetables when I was younger.
- It didn't use to be so crowded at the markets.
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