Meaning
"I'm sorry to"는 상대방에게 미안함을 표현할 때 사용하는 영어 표현입니다. 주로 상대에게 불편을 주거나 실수를 했을 때 사과의 말을 전하고자 할 때 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 상대방의 감정에 대한 배려와 존중을 나타내며, 상황에 따라 다양한 문맥에서 활용될 수 있습니다.
예를 들어, "I'm sorry to hear that"는 상대방의 안 좋은 소식을 듣고 위로의 뜻을 전할 때 사용합니다. 또한, "I'm sorry to bother you"는 상대방의 시간을 방해하게 될 때 예의 바르게 말을 꺼낼 때 유용합니다.
"I'm sorry to" 다음에는 주로 동사 원형이 이어져 구체적인 상황을 설명합니다. 이 표현을 사용함으로써 상대방에게 감정적인 배려를 표하고, 상황을 원활하게 해결하려는 의지를 전달할 수 있습니다. 따라서, 일상적인 대화뿐만 아니라 비즈니스 환경에서도 자주 사용되는 표현입니다.
이처럼 "I'm sorry to"는 상대방에게 사과의 뜻을 전하면서도 대화를 부드럽게 이어갈 수 있는 중요한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m sorry to call you so late.
- I’m sorry to bother you with my problems.
- I’m sorry to waste your time.
- I’m sorry to end this relationship.
- I’m sorry to interrupt you.
01
I’m sorry to call you so late.
Situation 1
I’m sorry to call you so late.
That’s ok.
What’s up?
무슨 일이에요?
Your patient has gone into a coma.
I’ll be in right away.
Situation 2
Hello?
I’m sorry to call you so late.
Is everything ok?
I think you need to come home,
dad’s in the hospital.
아빠가 병원에 계셔.
02
I’m sorry to bother you with my problems.
Situation 1
It seems like something is wrong.
I’m sorry, but can we meet next time?
Is your dog ok?
The vet advised that I need to put my dog down.
Situation 2
You seem distracted.
Is the movie boring?
영화가 지루한가요?
No, I had an argument with my friends.
Not at all.
We can talk about it if you want?
원하시면 그에 대해 이야기할 수 있어요?
It’s always two against me.
Complaining that I’m too good for them.
내가 그들에게 너무 잘한다고 불평한다.
03
I’m sorry to waste your time.
Situation 1
Are you still interested in looking at our show homes?
No, I’m sorry to waste your time.
Don’t worry about it.
You should look around until you find something that fits your lifestyle.
당신의 생활 방식에 맞는 것을 찾을 때까지 둘러보세요.
Thank you for understanding.
Situation 2
We have some new car models coming in this week.
We already signed an auto contract, I’m sorry to waste your time.
Did you?
I’m glad you found something you liked.
마음에 드는 것을 찾으셨다니 기쁩니다.
Thank you for helping us and giving us your advice.
04
I’m sorry to end this relationship.
Situation 1
I lied about being out with my friends last night.
Who were you with?
I was with Cameron.
Well, I’m sorry to have to end this relationship.
Situation 2
I’m sorry to end this relationship.
Are you breaking up with me?
Yes, I am. I can’t trust you anymore.
Give me another chance.
05
I’m sorry to interrupt you.
Situation 1
And so the next step in our merge with…
I’m sorry to interrupt you.
Do you have something to add?
Yes, all the data in your presentation is off.
Situation 2
I’m sorry to interrupt you.
Yes, it is rude to interrupt someone.
I just can’t listen to you criticize me anymore.
You’re too blunt for your own good.
