Meaning
"I'm conflicted about"는 어떤 상황이나 선택에 대해 마음이 혼란스럽거나 상반된 감정이 들 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 예를 들어, 새로운 직장 제안이 들어왔을 때, 현재 직장에 대한 애정과 새로운 기회에 대한 기대 사이에서 갈등을 느낄 수 있습니다. 이럴 때 "I'm conflicted about accepting the job offer"라고 말할 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 주로 두 가지 이상의 대안 사이에서 결정을 내리기 어려울 때 사용됩니다. 감정적으로나 논리적으로 상충되는 상황에서 자신의 내적 갈등을 나타내는 데 유용합니다. "I'm conflicted about"는 주로 개인의 감정 상태나 내적 갈등을 설명할 때 활용되며, 그 뒤에는 갈등의 원인이 되는 대상이나 상황이 옵니다.
일상 대화에서 "I'm conflicted about"를 사용하면 상대방에게 당신의 고민을 전달하고, 그에 대한 조언이나 의견을 구할 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 이 표현을 적절히 사용하면 자신의 감정을 더 잘 이해하고 표현할 수 있게 됩니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m conflicted about this job.
- I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
- I’m conflicted about this relationship.
- I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
- I’m conflicted about having more kids.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m conflicted about this job.
Situation 1
How is everything going?
All is good except I’m conflicted about this job.
Why?
I love the people I work with but this new job offer is a great opportunity.
저는 함께 일하는 사람들을 정말 좋아하지만, 이 새로운 직장 제안은 훌륭한 기회입니다.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about this job.
What’s the problem?
On one hand, I want to quit but on the other hand, I need the money.
Well, realistically it doesn’t sound like a good idea to quit.
Maybe you could look for other jobs in the meantime.
그동안 다른 일을 찾아보는 것도 좋을 것 같아요.
02
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
Situation 1
Sorry, I’m late.
No need to apologize.
Is everything okay?
모든 게 괜찮나요?
No, it’s a wreck.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
이 차를 수리해야 할지 고민됩니다.
If it costs more to fix than I think you should use the money towards a new one.
Situation 2
You’re going to need some major repairs done this time around.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
I understand.
But it’s gonna cost you a few thousand dollars.
하지만 몇 천 달러가 들 것입니다.
Is it worth it?
I think I might just buy a new car.
그냥 새 차를 살까 생각 중이에요.
03
I’m conflicted about this relationship.
Situation 1
So how are things with you lately?
Things are okay.
Although, I’m conflicted about this relationship.
하지만, 이 관계에 대해 혼란스러워요.
Why?
Did something happen?
무슨 일이 있었나요?
It’s not going anywhere.
I want to get married but it doesn’t seem like he wants to.
저는 결혼을 원하지만 그가 원하지 않는 것 같아요.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about this relationship.
Why, did I do something to make you angry?
No, you didn’t.
But I feel like we’re not on the same page.
하지만 우리가 같은 생각을 하고 있지 않은 것 같아요.
Look, I’m trying my best to accommodate your needs and mine.
04
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
Situation 1
I feel like this room needs a change.
What’s wrong with this room?
It needs a kick.
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
이 벽을 페인트칠하는 것에 대해 고민 중이에요.
You do this every spring.
What color do you feel like painting it now?
지금 어떤 색으로 칠하고 싶으세요?
Situation 2
What’s with all the paint cans?
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
Should it be this warm Toffee color?
Or this neutral Clay color.
따뜻한 "Toffee" 색으로 해야 할까요?
아니면 중립적인 "Clay" 색으로 해야 할까요.
I think we should take a moment to think about this.
We’ve colored the walls twice already.
우리는 이미 벽을 두 번 칠했습니다.
But I really want to change the wall color.
05
I’m conflicted about having more kids.
Situation 1
You have such a beautiful family.
Thank you.
But I’m conflicted about having more kids.
하지만 아이를 더 갖는 것에 대해 고민이 많습니다.
If you love kids, I think it’s worth a shot.
What scares me is how long it takes for kids to be independent.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about having more kids.
There’s no rule that you have to have kids anyways.
You’re right.
I should just go with the flow?
그냥 흐름에 맡겨야 할까요?
Of course.
Let life take its course and see where it takes you!
인생이 흐르는 대로 두고 어디로 데려가는지 지켜보세요!
Writer's Note
Being "conflicted" about something has the same meaning as being "torn up". Torn is a more commonly used expression "torn between two things" which means the person feels equally positive and negative toward the choice they are faced with.
Try to replace the word "conflicted" with "torn up". You will see that they're interchangeable without changing the meaning. Having a bank of words that you can use on hand makes you a better listener and better speaker.
Here are a few examples for more practice.
- I'm conflicted about my family. 👉 I'm torn up about my family.
- I'm conflicted about my weight gain. 👉 I'm torn up about my weight gain.
- I'm conflicted with my career change. 👉 I'm torn up about my career change.
- I'm conflicted with my divorce. 👉 I'm torn up about my divorce.
Now let's explore 'torn between two things'.
- I'm torn between staying in this city or moving to a new one.
- I'm torn between staying in this marriage or getting a divorce.
- I'm torn between buying this black dress or this red one.
- I'm torn between ordering the baked salmon or the peppered steak.
