I was wondering if

Writer’s Note

The phrase "I was wondering if" is a polite and indirect way to make a request, ask a question, or introduce a suggestion. It softens the tone and makes you sound more respectful or careful.

Examples:

1. I was wondering if you’d like to join me for a spontaneous coffee break.
혹시 즉석 커피 브레이크에 함께 하실래요?
2. I was wondering if you had time to listen to this wild idea I woke up with.
혹시 제가 아침에 떠오른 이 기발한 아이디어를 들어볼 시간이 있으신가요?
3. I was wondering if we could have a "no phones" dinner this weekend.
이번 주말에 "no phones" 저녁 식사를 할 수 있을지 궁금해요.
4. I was wondering if dogs dream in color—and if my dog secretly judges me.
나는 개들이 색깔 있는 꿈을 꾸는지, 그리고 내 개가 몰래 나를 평가하는지 궁금했다.
5. I was wondering if I could turn my room into a mini library this weekend.
나는 이번 주말에 내 방을 작은 도서관으로 만들 수 있을지 궁금해.
6. I was wondering if time travel would ruin or improve my schedule.
나는 시간 여행이 내 일정을 망칠지 개선할지 궁금했다.
7. I was wondering if I could borrow your notes for the lecture I missed.
제 생각에 지난번 강의를 놓쳐서 I could borrow your notes 하면 좋을 것 같아요.
8. I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating on a small project.
저는 작은 프로젝트에 협력하는 데 관심이 있으신지 궁금합니다.
9. I was wondering if I could take a few days off next month.
제가 궁금한 것은 다음 달에 며칠 휴가를 낼 수 있을지입니다.
10. I was wondering if you still remember the first time we met.
혹시 우리가 처음 만났던 순간을 아직도 기억하고 계신가요?
11. I was wondering if everything’s okay—you’ve been quiet lately.
나는 궁금했어 모든 게 괜찮은지—너가 요즘 조용하더라고.
12. I was wondering if you ever think about what we’d be like in 10 years.
나는 궁금했어 우리가 10년 후에 어떤 모습일지 생각해 본 적이 있는지.

Having a set of alternate phrases, similar in meaning but a different sentence, is a great way to expand your English fluency. A lot of English sentences are very repetitive because your daily routine will usually be similar day to day. Remember not to feel pressure to memorize every possible sentence. Just start with a few that you’re comfortable with and think of what kinds of situations commonly arise in your daily life and go from there.

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