Meaning
"I'm dying to"는 영어에서 어떤 일을 매우 간절히 원하거나 기다리기 힘든 상황을 표현할 때 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, "I'm dying to see the new movie"라고 하면 "새로운 영화를 정말 보고 싶다"는 뜻이 됩니다. 이 표현은 어떤 것에 대한 강한 열망이나 기대감을 나타내며, 보통 긍정적인 맥락에서 사용됩니다.
이 표현은 일상 회화에서 자주 사용되며, 친구나 가족과의 대화에서 자신의 감정을 강조하고 싶을 때 적합합니다. "I'm dying to" 다음에는 주로 동사 원형이 와서 하고 싶은 행동을 설명합니다. 사용 예시로는 "I'm dying to try that new restaurant"라는 문장이 있습니다. 이는 "그 새로운 레스토랑을 정말로 가보고 싶다"는 의미입니다.
따라서, "I'm dying to"는 감정을 적극적으로 표현하고 싶을 때 유용한 표현입니다. 이 표현을 통해 상대방에게 자신의 열망이나 기대감을 효과적으로 전달할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
- I'm dying to see you.
- I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
- I'm dying to clean this room.
- I'm dying to eat this dessert.
- Writer's Note
01
I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
Situation 1
Oh no!
The shop on the corner closed down.
모퉁이에 있던 가게가 문을 닫았어요.
I know.
But there’s a hot new place right next door.
하지만 바로 옆에 뜨거운 새로운 장소가 있어요.
I heard about it.
Are the reviews any good?
리뷰는 괜찮나요?
They are!
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
저는 그 새로운 식당에 가보고 싶어 죽겠어요.
Situation 2
There are so many new fusion eateries around here.
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
The one on 1st street?
Yes! They just got a Michelin star too!
02
I'm dying to see you.
Situation 1
My flight arrives at 10am.
I hope there aren’t any delays.
I’m dying to see you.
I’ve missed you too! See you when you get here!
Situation 2
I’m dying to see you.
Me too!
It feels like it’s been a whole year.
I feel the same.
But it’s only been a few weeks!
하지만 겨우 몇 주밖에 안 됐잖아요!
03
I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
Situation 1
Have you been to the new store downtown?
Yea! I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
The new suede ones right?
Yes!
I'm saving up every penny.
저는 모든 동전을 아끼고 있어요.
Situation 2
I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
They’re so sleek and stylish.
I love how they go well with any outfit.
I’ll buy a pair if you do too.
04
I'm dying to clean this room.
Situation 1
I’m dying to clean this room.
Why?
What’s wrong with it?
무슨 문제가 있나요?
It’s the messiest room I’ve ever seen.
Really?
Is it that bad?
그렇게 나쁜가요?
Situation 2
I just sent the last of our guests home.
Wow,
it’s been a long night.
긴 밤이었네요.
I’m dying to clean this room.
Look at this mess.
이 엉망진창을 좀 봐.
I’m so tired.
Can we clean tomorrow please?
내일 청소해도 될까요?
05
I'm dying to eat this dessert.
Situation 1
What a great meal!
Definitely. And I’m dying to eat this dessert.
Really? I don’t think I can have another bite.
You’re missing out!
Situation 2
I’m dying to eat this dessert.
It looks delicious!
I love chocolate lava cake.
Let’s dig in!
Writer’s Note
The expression "I'm dying to" is a figure of speech that emphasizes a strong desire to do something. You can use this expression when you want to show how eager you are or how much you look forward to an event. For example, I'm dying to move to a new house, I'm dying to eat lunch, I'm dying to see the concert, I'm dying to go to Hawaii. The dialogues, shown above, demonstrate common situations that you can tweak and practice on your own.
Here are some creative sentences to get you more familiar with the phrase "I'm dying to":
- I’m dying to try that new ramen place everyone’s posting about.
- I’m dying to eat something that’s not instant noodles for once.
- I’m dying to bake cookies—but mostly just to eat the dough.
- I’m dying to take a break and disappear into the mountains for a few days.
- I’m dying to visit a country where I don’t speak the language at all—just for the adventure.
- I’m dying to see the Northern Lights with my own eyes.
- I’m dying to tell you what happened—but I have to wait until we’re alone.
- I’m dying to hear how your date went. Spill everything!
- I’m dying to meet your dog. I’ve heard so much about him!
- I’m dying to start a project that actually excites me.
- I’m dying to learn something new this year—maybe coding or photography.
I've been dying to communicate with you guys! So let us know what you've been dying to do. Another day of successful learning. Cheers!