Meaning
"I'm stuck"는 영어에서 매우 자주 사용되는 표현으로, 자신이 현재 특정 상황에서 벗어나지 못하고 있음을 나타냅니다. 이 표현은 물리적으로 갇혀 있는 상황뿐만 아니라, 문제를 해결하지 못하거나 결정하지 못하는 상태에서도 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 어려운 수학 문제를 풀다가 진전을 이루지 못할 때 "I'm stuck on this problem"이라고 말할 수 있습니다. 또는 복잡한 프로젝트를 진행하다가 어떻게 해야 할지 모르겠다면 "I'm stuck with this project"라고 표현할 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 주로 난관에 봉착했을 때 도움을 요청하거나 상황을 설명하는 데 유용합니다. 예를 들어, 친구에게 "I'm stuck, can you help me?"라고 말하면 당신이 도움을 필요로 한다는 것을 간접적으로 요청하는 것이 됩니다.
이처럼 "I'm stuck"는 일상 생활에서 다양한 상황에 적용될 수 있으며, 주로 문제 해결의 필요성을 강조하거나 도움을 요청하는 맥락에서 사용됩니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m stuck in line.
- I’m stuck at work.
- I’m stuck in traffic.
- I’m stuck at the airport.
- I’m stuck in this relationship.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m stuck in line.
Situation 1
Where are you?
Let’s grab a coffee!
커피 한 잔 하자!
I’m stuck in line.
Where?
I’m in line to use the bank machine.
I think there’s a rush because it’s lunch time.
점심시간이라서 사람들이 몰린 것 같습니다.
Situation 2
Are you almost here?
Sorry, I’m stuck in line.
Where?
At the coffee shop.
I wanted to grab us a coffee on my way to meet you.
당신을 만나러 가는 길에 커피를 사오고 싶었어요.
02
I’m stuck at work.
Situation 1
Will you be able to make it to dinner?
Actually, I’m stuck at work.
Didn’t you stay at the office late yesterday too?
You must be so tired.
정말 피곤하시겠어요.
I did.
I think I’ll be home around 11.
집에 11시쯤 도착할 것 같아요.
Situation 2
Since it’s your first day will you be home earlier?
Well, I’m stuck at work.
Why?
I have to takeover the new duties of team lead.
I’ll call you when I’m done.
끝나면 전화할게요.
03
I’m stuck in traffic.
Situation 1
Are you still on your way?
I’m stuck in traffic.
But I’ll be there as soon as I can.
하지만 최대한 빨리 도착할게요.
Don’t rush.
I wouldn’t want you to get into an accident.
사고가 나지 않길 바랍니다.
I’ll call you when I’m close-by.
Situation 2
Are you home yet?
I’m stuck in traffic.
I need to take the dog out for a walk.
But I’m stuck in traffic too.
하지만 교통 체증에 갇혀 있어요.
How about whoever gets home first, takes the dog out?
04
I’m stuck at the airport.
Situation 1
See you in a bit.
Actually, I’m stuck at the airport.
Why?
My flight got cancelled.
Situation 2
I’m stuck at the airport.
I thought you’d be arriving soon.
Can you get on the next flight?
다음 항공편에 탈 수 있나요?
They’re trying to find one for me.
I’ll message you when I get my new flight details.
새로운 비행 세부사항을 받으면 메시지 보낼게요.
Okay. Just get here safely.
I’ll be at the airport to pick you up.
공항에서 당신을 마중 나가겠습니다.
05
I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been okay.
I know you were having some second thoughts about your relationship.
Do you still feel the same?
아직도 같은 기분이야?
I feel stressed because I know I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 2
How are you and your boyfriend doing?
Well, I’m stuck in this relationship.
Why do you feel that way?
Because I know I can never break up with him.
I love him enough that I can’t hurt his feelings.
나는 그의 감정을 상처 줄 수 없을 만큼 그를 사랑합니다.
Writer's Note
Have you ever felt stuck in a situation? Have you ever felt stuck in life? I think we've all experienced these feelings once, whether in our personal or professional lives. Here are some ways feeling stuck may meaning various situations.
Physical Situation: It may refer to being physically trapped or unable to move, such as being stuck in traffic, having your vehicle stuck in mud or snow, having a ring stuck on your finger, or even stuck in a small space such as an elevator.
Mental or Emotional State: It can express feelings of being overwhelmed or unable to make progress in a situation. For example, you may be struggling with a problem, homework, studying for a test, feeling indecisive, or be in such states as composer’s block and writer's block.
Social Context: It might indicate a feeling of being trapped in a social situation. For example, being stuck in an uncomfortable conversation, meeting new people, being with friends that are different, or being in a limiting relationship.
Technical Issue: In technology, it can refer to software or devices that are not functioning properly. For example, software issues like crashes, glitches, or incompatibility issues. Hardware issues like damaged screens, batteries, or other hardware malfunction. Internet connectivity issues like slow connection, Wi-Fi connectivity, or network connectivity problems.