Meaning
"I'm pretty sure"는 영어에서 자신감 있는 추측이나 확신을 표현할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 직역하면 "나는 꽤 확신해"라는 뜻이지만, 상황에 따라 약간의 불확실성이 있을 수 있음을 내포하기도 합니다. 이 표현은 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 상대방에게 자신의 의견이나 생각에 대한 확신을 전달할 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, 어떤 사실에 대해 거의 확실하지만 100%는 아닐 때 "I'm pretty sure"를 사용할 수 있습니다. 친구가 "그 시험 쉬웠어?"라고 물을 때, 확신은 있지만 완벽히 확실하지 않은 경우 "I'm pretty sure it was easy."라고 답할 수 있습니다. 이처럼 I'm pretty sure는 확신의 정도를 나타내면서도 약간의 여지를 남기는 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m pretty sure this is broken.
- I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
- I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
- I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
- I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
Situation 1
Is something wrong with the toaster?
The bread comes out burnt.
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
이게 고장난 것 같아요.
I’ll take a look at it when I get back from work.
If it’s unfixable, I guess we need to get a new one.
Situation 2
What are you looking at?
I’m looking at our vacuum cleaner.
Why?
I’m pretty sure this is broken.
It keeps spitting out the dust that it picks up.
청소한 먼지를 계속 내뿜고 있어요.
02
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
It’s really cloudy today.
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
Well, you look different.
What’s with your hair?
머리에 무슨 일이야?
Well, I'll buy you a coffee if I’m wrong.
Situation 2
Why did you bring an umbrella?
I’m pretty sure it’s going to rain.
I do see some clouds coming in.
I always sense a sweet smell in the air right before it rains.
And today is one of those days.
오늘이 바로 그런 날입니다.
03
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
Situation 1
I can’t believe we got tickets to the game today.
We’re super lucky.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed.
경기장이 꽉 찼다는 확신이 들어요.
I wonder how many seats are left.
I overheard someone say it’s a sold out game.
Situation 2
It's my first time in the luxury box.
Me too.
My boss was really happy to give us tickets for the game.
우리 상사는 게임 티켓을 주게 되어 정말 기뻐했어.
Look at all the people pouring into the stadium.
I’m pretty sure the stadium is packed tonight’s game.
04
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 1
So when are you meeting your new man?
We’re going out for dinner on Friday night.
What are you going to wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Situation 2
Are you ready for your interview?
I am.
I’ve gone over so many mock situations.
나는 여러 가지 모의 상황을 많이 경험했습니다.
What will you wear?
I’m pretty sure I have to buy a new dress.
Everything I have looks so old.
제가 가진 모든 것이 너무 오래되어 보여요.
05
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
Situation 1
Did you see those pictures of the garbage washed up on the beach?
I did. There was so much plastic.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
환경에 해롭다는 게 확실해.
Honestly, the ocean is being poisoned with all this waste.
I agree.
I feel so bad for the animals who suffer from it.
이로 인해 고통받는 동물들이 너무 안타깝습니다.
Situation 2
What’s that floating on the water?
It kinda looks like oil.
I’m pretty sure it’s harmful for the environment.
I think so too.
Let’s call and report this.
전화해서 보고합시다.
Writer's Note
To be "pretty sure" of something means that you are quite confident that something is true; or at least 'close to certain'. We cannot really measure how true something is but we can infer that what they say is somewhat or entirely truthful. However, it is important to note that you should always consider the stress, pitch, and volume to determine whether their claims are true or not. Here are some alternatives and I'm certain they are interchangeable with "I'm pretty sure".
- I'm fairly certain
- I'm confident
- I believe
- I'm almost positive
- I have a strong feeling
- I have no doubt
- I know for a fact
Go ahead! Use the sentences above or make up your own awesome sentences and practice, practice, practice!
