Meaning
"I'm at"은 "나는 ~에 있다"라는 의미로, 특정 장소에 있음을 나타낼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 주로 자신이 있는 위치를 설명하거나 상대방에게 자신의 위치를 알릴 때 쓰입니다.
예시:
- "I'm at the office." - 나는 사무실에 있어.
- "I'm at the supermarket." - 나는 슈퍼마켓에 있어.
이처럼 "I'm at" 다음에는 장소를 나타내는 명사가 오며, 이 명사는 보통 특정한 지점을 가리킵니다. 예를 들어, "I'm at school"이라고 하면 학교라는 특정 장소에 있다는 의미입니다.
또한, "I'm at"은 현재 진행형 시제로 사용되므로, 말을 하는 순간에 그 장소에 있다는 것을 강조합니다. 상대방에게 자신의 현재 위치를 명확히 전달하고 싶을 때 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m at the gym.
- I’m at the park.
- I’m at the airport.
- I’m at the coffee shop.
- I’m at the supermarket.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m at the gym.
Situation 1
Whereabouts are you?
I’m at the gym.
When will you be done?
I wanna have dinner ready.
저녁 식사를 준비하고 싶어.
I’ll be home in an hour.
Situation 2
Do you wanna come over to watch the game?
Actually, I’m at the gym.
Really?
Come over when you’re done!
끝나면 와!
Sure.
02
I’m at the park.
Situation 1
I need a ride to the mall.
I’m at the park though.
I’ll just take the bus then.
If I wasn’t here, I’d give you a ride.
Maybe next time.
아마 다음 번에.
Situation 2
Where did you go?
I’m at the park.
Why so early?
I went for a run and I’m just stretching at the park.
I’ll be home in 10 minutes.
10분 안에 집에 갈게.
03
I’m at the airport.
Situation 1
Do you need a ride to the airport?
I’m at the airport already.
Really?
I could’ve given you a ride.
내가 태워줄 수도 있었어.
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
제가 돌아왔을 때 집에 가는 것을 도와줄 수 있을지도 몰라요.
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
사실 이제 막 탑승하려고 해.
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you before you left.
Have a safe trip!
안전한 여행 되세요!
Let’s try to meet up when I’m in town next time.
04
I’m at the coffee shop.
Situation 1
I’ve been trying to call you for the past 30 minutes.
I’m at the coffee shop.
Sorry, I should have checked my phone.
미안해요, 제 핸드폰을 확인했어야 했어요.
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
지금 가고 있는 중이에요.
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
너는 얼마나 멀리 있니?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
그럼 제가 테이블을 잡을게요.
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
뭐 필요한 거 있어?
Could you pick up some spaghetti and rye bread?
Sure.
Thank you so much!
Situation 2
Are you busy?
I needed some groceries so I’m at the supermarket.
Really?
I was gonna ask if you wanted to come over for dinner.
저녁 식사하러 오고 싶냐고 물어보려고 했어요.
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
우유는 빼고 야채만 좀 가져올게요.
Writer's Note
"I'm at/ I'm in/ I'm on"
Using the word "at" helps tell someone your specific point or location. The examples shown above refer to a specific location such as the gym, park, airport, coffee shop, supermarket. The difference between "at" and "in" is that "in" generally refers to larger, more general areas. "In" can also refer to physically being in something like a car.
Let's compare some "at" and "in" examples.
- I'm in the lobby.
- He's living in Munich.
- The sweaters are in the bottom drawer.
- The library books are in the tote bag.
- We're in the parking lot looking for the car.
Using the word "on" means literally being on a surface of something or refers to a specific day, time, special occasion.
- I'm on the boat.
- He's meeting me on Thursday.
- We're leaving for Milan on September 27th.
- Our birthdays are on the same day, March 12th.
- She's sitting on the bleachers watching the basketball game.