Meaning
"I wonder if"는 영어에서 누군가에게 무엇인가를 궁금해할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이는 상대방에게 질문을 하거나 조심스럽게 요청할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "I wonder if you could help me"라고 말하면 상대방에게 도움을 요청할 때 정중함을 나타냅니다.
이 표현은 자신의 호기심이나 의문을 나타낼 때도 유용합니다. 예를 들어, "I wonder if it will rain tomorrow"라면 내일 비가 올지 궁금하다는 의미입니다. 이처럼 "I wonder if"는 직접적인 질문보다는 부드럽고 완곡하게 궁금한 점을 표현할 때 유용합니다.
일상 대화에서 이 표현을 사용하면 상대방에게 부담을 주지 않고 자연스럽게 대화를 이어갈 수 있습니다. 또한, 상대방에게 어떤 정보를 요청하거나 제안할 때에도 이 표현을 활용하면 보다 정중한 인상을 줄 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- I wonder if you’re happy.
- I wonder if it’s going to rain.
- I wonder if she likes coffee.
- I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
- I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
- Writer's Note
01
I wonder if you’re happy.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I’m fine.
Why do you ask?
왜 그렇게 물어봐?
I wonder if you’re happy sometimes.
Thanks for caring.
But I’m as happy as can be.
하지만 저는 정말 행복해요.
Situation 2
Sometimes, I wonder if you’re happy.
I’m a lot happier than before.
I’m glad to hear that.
I think I’m a lot wiser than when I was younger.
And it has made me more happier.
그리고 그것이 저를 더 행복하게 만들었습니다.
02
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
Look at all the dark clouds coming in.
I wonder if it’s going to rain?
No worries.
I’ve got an umbrella.
우산이 있어요.
It’s great that you’re so prepared.
Situation 2
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
I saw that there are parts of the city that are expecting rain.
Do you know which parts?
I’d have to check the forecast again.
03
I wonder if she likes coffee.
Situation 1
I’m not sure what to get as a gift.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
How about a gift card?
That sounds good.
Coffee card it is!
그럼 Coffee card로 하죠!
Situation 2
Do you remember what she wants to drink?
No, I don’t.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
그녀가 커피를 좋아하는지 궁금해요.
Maybe you should give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
04
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Situation 1
This is a beautiful hotel.
Look, they have a waterfall and an infinity pool.
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
I think it may be.
I’m so glad we found this gem!
이 보석을 찾아서 정말 기뻐요!
Situation 2
Should we switch hotels?
This is nothing like I imagined.
이건 제가 상상했던 것과 전혀 다르네요.
Me too.
How about the one right next to us?
바로 옆에 있는 건 어때요?
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Let me give them a call and see if they have any rooms.
전화를 걸어 방이 있는지 확인해 볼게요.
Sure.
I’ll start packing a little bit.
조금씩 짐을 싸기 시작할게요.
05
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
Situation 1
Have you seen Angela and her friends?
No I haven’t.
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
혹시 그들이 자전거를 타고 있는지 궁금하네요.
Maybe I’ll give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
See when she’ll be home for dinner if you get a hold of her.
그녀와 연락이 되면 저녁 먹으러 언제 집에 올지 알아보세요.
Situation 2
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
She did say her friends were coming over and I don’t see her bike outside.
I’m sure she’ll be home soon.
Let’s give her a few more hours.
몇 시간을 더 기다려봅시다.
Okay.
Writer's Note
Since you've practiced some "I wonder if" sentences, let's try some "I wonder" + WH question word'.
- I wonder who will be the opening act for the concert.
- I wonder what kind of cake she'll get for my birthday.
- I wonder where my keys are.
- I wonder when his flight in arriving.
- I wonder why they're always late coming into work.
- I wonder how the presidential election will go later this month.
