Meaning
"What is... like? What are... like?"는 영어에서 어떤 사람이나 사물, 장소 등의 성격이나 특징을 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 단순히 "어떻습니까?"라는 질문이 아니라, 구체적으로 그 대상의 성질이나 상태에 대한 설명을 요구할 때 사용됩니다.
What is... like?는 단수형 주어와 함께 사용되며, 예를 들어 "What is the weather like?"는 "날씨가 어떤가요?"라는 의미로, 날씨의 상태나 기후 조건에 대한 설명을 듣고 싶을 때 사용합니다.
What are... like?는 복수형 주어와 함께 사용됩니다. 예를 들어 "What are your friends like?"는 "당신의 친구들은 어떤 사람들인가요?"라는 의미로, 친구들의 성격이나 특징에 대한 설명을 듣고 싶을 때 사용합니다.
이 표현은 일반적인 상태나 성격을 묻는 데 매우 유용하며, 답변자는 대상의 다양한 측면에 대해 설명할 수 있습니다. 따라서, "What is... like? What are... like?"를 활용하면 대화의 깊이를 더할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- What is it like?
- What is she like?
- What are they like?
- What is your typical day like?
- What are the festivals like?
01
What is it like?
Situation 1
I’m living in London right now.
What’s it like?
It’s historic, cultural, and just a beautiful place to live.
I’d love to visit one day.
Situation 2
I’ve been to Hawaii 6 times now.
Really?
What’s it like?
어떤가요?
If you like a good tan and surfing, it’s the place to be.
I just started surfing, maybe I should visit Hawaii.
02
What is she like?
Situation 1
I just bought a new car.
Really?
What’s she like?
그녀는 어떤 사람이야?
The new interior upgrade is super nice.
We should go for a drive some time!
Situation 2
Do you want to meet my new puppy?
She’s so cute!
What’s she like?
그녀는 어떤 사람이에요?
Very energetic and really sweet.
Puppies are so cute.
You must be so happy to have her.
그녀가 있어서 정말 행복하시겠어요.
03
What are they like?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to the wedding.
It was lovely, thank you for inviting me.
I’m staying with my in-laws until our house is done renovating.
What are they like?
Situation 2
My new job is not what I expected.
How about your coworkers?
What are they like?
그들은 어떤 사람들인가요?
They’re really helpful and kind.
That’s great.
I know you were so stressed because of your coworkers in your last job.
지난 직장에서 동료들 때문에 스트레스를 많이 받았던 거 알고 있어요.
04
What is your typical day like?
Situation 1
What’s your typical day like?
I work at home so my day starts at 5:30 and I try to get emails out of the way.
Wow that’s really early.
It is, mornings are rough.
I have to get the kids ready for school before I start work.
일을 시작하기 전에 아이들을 학교에 보낼 준비를 해야 해요.
Situation 2
So, what’s your typical day like?
I start the day with breakfast and reading the newspaper.
And then off to work.
그리고 나서 일하러 갑니다.
Really?
People still read the newspaper?
사람들이 아직도 신문을 읽나요?
Yes, I subscribe to the newspaper and take it with me
so I can read it on the train back home.
그래서 집으로 돌아가는 기차에서 읽을 수 있습니다.
05
What are the festivals like?
Situation 1
I used to live in Japan and they have a lot of cultural events throughout the year.
What are the festivals like there?
Japan’s Obon Festival is very well-known. It’s a very spiritual event
where they float paper lanterns that guide relatives back to the spirit world.
How unique.
Situation 2
What’re the festivals like in the US?
Have you heard of Coachella?
It’s a music and arts festival in California.
캘리포니아에서 열리는 음악 및 예술 축제입니다.
What’s so special about it?
It showcases popular musicians and emerging artists over two weekends.
