Meaning
"What do you think"는 상대방의 의견이나 생각을 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 주로 대화 중에 다른 사람의 견해를 듣고 싶을 때 사용됩니다.
예문을 통해 이해를 돕겠습니다. 친구와 영화에 대해 이야기하고 있을 때 "I liked the movie. What do you think?"라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이는 "나는 그 영화를 좋아했어. 너는 어떻게 생각해?"라는 뜻입니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 상대방의 의견을 존중하고자 할 때 유용합니다. 또한, 회의나 토론에서도 다른 사람의 견해를 구할 때 유용하게 사용됩니다.
비슷한 의미로 "How do you feel about that?"이나 "What's your opinion?" 같은 표현도 있지만, "What do you think"는 가장 일반적이고 널리 사용되는 표현 중 하나입니다.
Today's Sentences
- What do you think about war?
- What do you think of this song?
- What do you think about living in a new city?
- What do you think about filming our daily life?
- What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
- Writer's Note
01
What do you think about war?
Situation 1
Can I ask you something? What do you think about war?
제가 질문 하나 해도 될까요? 전쟁에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
I believe you can solve a conflict in other ways than war.
It seems that those with power don’t seem to know this.
Power without integrity is a dangerous thing.
Situation 2
What do you think about war?
It’s a battle of political power that causes suffering and harm to others.
It’s a selfish act.
이것은 이기적인 행동입니다.
I’ve got mixed feelings about it.
I mean, war is wrong but I do believe conflict is inevitable.
전쟁은 잘못된 것이지만 갈등은 불가피하다고 믿습니다.
I’m against it.
02
What do you think of this song?
Situation 1
What do you think of this song?
It’s really catchy!
I think so too.
It makes me so happy.
정말 기뻐.
I love the energy and the beat.
Situation 2
I’m so glad I ran into you!
What do you think of this song?
이 노래에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
I love how dynamic and energetic it is.
I went to the studio and recorded it.
Really?
You’re genius!
당신은 천재야!
03
What do you think about living in a new city?
Situation 1
Is everything okay?
I feel so spiritless lately.
Are you bored with life?
What do you think about living in a new city?
새로운 도시에서 사는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?
I guess that’s an option.
I’ll look into it.
한번 알아볼게요.
Situation 2
What do you think about living in a new city?
I’d love to move to another city but it’s like starting over.
Isn’t that the point?
I guess it would be a different pace and environment.
04
What do you think about filming our daily life?
Situation 1
What do you think about filming our daily life?
I would feel uncomfortable on camera.
Why? The camera loves you.
You’re so photogenic.
당신은 정말 사진이 잘 받아요.
I think I would need some getting used to.
Situation 2
I love our morning routines.
Me too.
What do you think about filming our daily life?
우리의 일상을 촬영하는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각해?
I haven’t thought about it before.
But I think people would enjoy seeing how we start our day.
하지만 사람들이 우리가 하루를 시작하는 모습을 즐길 것 같아요.
Should we set up the camera and do a test shoot?
05
What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
Situation 1
Excuse me, do I know you from somewhere?
I’m not sure.
What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
Are you trying to ask me out?
Situation 2
Is it really you?
Hey, It’s been so long since I've seen you!
How have you been?
What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
저와 함께 커피 한 잔 하는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
I'd love to!
Let's catch up over some coffee.
커피 한잔하면서 이야기 나눠요.
Writer's Note
What do you think about our Welling posts? Did you know there are other ways to ask "What do you think"? Here are a few ideas to broaden your English skills.
- What are your thoughts?
- What's your opinion?
- How do you feel about this?
- Any thoughts?
- What's your take?
- Where do you stand on this?
Try using these sentence openers and make your own phrases. Leave them in the comment section and we'll be happy to look at them with you!
