Meaning
"Make sure you"는 상대방에게 어떤 행동을 반드시 확인하거나 완료하라는 의미로 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 주로 상대방이 실수하지 않도록 주의를 줄 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, "Make sure you lock the door"라고 하면, "문을 꼭 잠그세요"라는 의미로, 문을 잠그는 것을 잊지 말라고 강조하는 것입니다. 이 표현은 일상적인 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 상대방에게 중요한 사항을 상기시킬 때 효과적입니다.
이 표현은 또한 책임감을 부여하는 뉘앙스를 가질 수 있습니다. 상대방에게 어떤 일을 확실히 하라고 할 때, 그 일에 대한 책임도 함께 전달하는 경우가 많습니다.
사용 예시를 통해 더 쉽게 이해할 수 있습니다:
- Make sure you turn off the lights before leaving. (떠나기 전에 불을 꼭 끄세요.)
- Make sure you check your work for errors. (작업에 오류가 없는지 꼭 확인하세요.)
- Make sure you arrive on time. (시간 맞춰 꼭 도착하세요.)
따라서 "Make sure you"는 상대방에게 어떤 행동의 중요성을 강조하고, 그 행동이 반드시 이루어져야 함을 알릴 때 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
꼭 의사에게 진찰을 받아보세요.
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
어머나, 오늘 병원에 가봐야겠어요.
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
그리고 꼭 주유하러 들르세요.
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
내 카드로 주유해도 돼.
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
색깔 옷과 흰색 옷을 분리해야 하나요?
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
Whites, lights, darks, 그리고 towels.
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
먼저 무엇을 해야 하나요?
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
설거지를 도와주고 나서 저녁 식사 테이블을 준비해줄 수 있나요?
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
혹시 와인을 가져오고 저녁 식탁을 차려줄 수 있을까요?
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
다른 도움이 필요하시면 말씀해 주세요.
Thanks for helping out.
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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