Meaning
"If I were you, I'd"는 영어에서 누군가에게 조언을 하거나 제안할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 직역하면 "내가 너라면, 나는 ~할 것이다"라는 뜻으로, 상대방의 입장에서 생각해보고 그에 맞는 행동을 제안하는 데 사용됩니다.
이 표현은 가정법 과거를 사용하여, 현실에서는 불가능한 상황을 가정하고 말하는 구조입니다. "If I were you"는 "내가 너라면"이라는 가정의 의미를 담고 있으며, "I'd"는 "I would"의 축약형으로 "나는 ~할 것이다"라는 뜻입니다.
예를 들어, 누군가가 중요한 결정을 내려야 할 때, "If I were you, I'd think carefully before making a decision."라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이는 "내가 너라면 결정을 내리기 전에 신중하게 생각할 것이다"라는 의미로, 상대방에게 신중함을 권하는 조언이 됩니다.
이 표현은 상대방을 존중하면서도 부드럽게 조언을 전달할 수 있는 방법으로, 일상 대화뿐만 아니라 비즈니스 환경에서도 유용하게 쓰일 수 있습니다. 상대방의 상황을 이해하고 그에 맞는 조언을 제공하고자 할 때 "If I were you, I'd"를 활용해보세요.
Today's Sentences
- If I were you, I’d quit your job.
- If I were you, I’d enjoy your vacation.
- If I were you, I’d pace myself when I run.
- If I were you, I’d try to explain the situation.
- If I were you, I’d mind my own business.
- Writer's Note
01
If I were you, I’d quit your job.
Situation 1
I feel like my coworkers are toxic.
How long has this been going on?
For years. I can’t take it anymore.
If I were you, I’d quit your job.
Situation 2
If your boss comments on your looks, is that harassment?
It’s absolutely harassment.
He does it to all the female employees.
If I were you, I’d quit your job.
02
If I were you, I’d enjoy your vacation.
Situation 1
Do you like going on vacations?
I love it! I can’t get enough.
I like going somewhere but I don’t like the post vacation crash.
If I were you, I’d enjoy your vacation.
Situation 2
Do you think you can finish the project while I’m gone?
If I were you, I’d enjoy your vacation.
I’m sorry that the project deadline and my time off came at the same time.
Don’t worry.
You’ve guided us well, I’m sure we can pull through.
당신이 우리를 잘 이끌어주셨으니, 우리가 잘 해낼 수 있을 거라고 확신해요.
03
If I were you, I’d pace myself when I run.
Situation 1
I get so breathless after I start running.
If I were you, I’d pace myself when I run.
What kinds of things do you do?
I actually run slower in the beginning and speed up towards the end of my run.
Situation 2
Are you ready for the marathon?
I’ve been training everyday for the past few months.
If I were you, I’d pace myself when I run.
You’re right, I’ll try to remember.
04
If I were you, I’d try to explain the situation.
Situation 1
My wife never listens to the whole story and then gets mad.
If I were you, I’d try to explain the situation.
Like tell her to listen to the whole story?
Yes, she might not realize she’s cutting you off.
Situation 2
My boyfriend got mad because I went for drinks with my male co-workers.
If I were you, I’d try to explain the situation.
I’m worried he won’t understand.
It might be how you acted or a cultural difference.
05
If I were you, I’d mind my own business.
Situation 1
Hey, how much did you pay for your new car?
If I were you, I’d mind my own business.
Can’t a guy ask?
You can ask but don’t be arrogant about it.
Situation 2
So what happened to your lawsuit?
If I were you, I’d mind my own business.
I didn’t know you were so sensitive about it.
I am. So drop it.
Writer's Note
"If I were you", + "I would" + verb
If I were you, I would get some rest.
If I were you, I would go back to school.
You can change the order of the sentence too!
"I would" + verb + "if I were you"
I wouldn't go to the doctor if I were you.
I would be careful if I were you.
Change it up and practice! 🙌 Develop and expand your conversational skills using these tips. 🫵👍
