Meaning
"What makes you"는 영어에서 특정 행동이나 상태의 원인을 묻거나 그 이유를 탐색할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 문구는 주로 질문 형식으로 사용되어, 상대방의 생각이나 감정을 이해하려고 할 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, "What makes you happy?"라고 질문하면 "무엇이 당신을 행복하게 만드나요?"라는 뜻으로, 상대방이 행복함을 느끼는 이유나 원인을 알고 싶을 때 사용합니다. 여기서 "makes"는 '~하게 만들다'라는 의미로, 뒤에 이어지는 감정이나 상태를 설명합니다.
일상 대화에서 이 표현은 상대방의 가치관, 동기, 감정 등을 깊이 이해하고자 할 때 자주 사용됩니다. "What makes you" 다음에 다양한 형용사나 명사가 올 수 있으며, 그에 따라 질문의 초점이 달라집니다.
예시로는 다음과 같은 질문들이 있습니다:
이처럼 "What makes you"는 상대방의 내면을 알아가는 데 중요한 역할을 하는 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- What makes you sad?
- What makes you happy?
- What makes you angry?
- What makes you jealous?
- What makes you sleepy?
- Writer's Note
01
What makes you sad?
Situation 1
What makes you sad?
I feel sad when I realize I can’t relive joyous moments.
You’re right.
We can never relive those precious and happy moments.
우리는 그 소중하고 행복한 순간들을 다시 경험할 수 없어요.
I guess that’s why it’s important to be grateful for the moments that are granted to us.
Situation 2
What makes you sad?
I get sad when people are treated unfairly or aren’t given equal opportunities.
I agree.
It seems like people treat others just as poorly as before.
사람들이 여전히 다른 사람들을 똑같이 나쁘게 대하는 것 같아요.
Yea.
I get sad because there’s so little that I can do.
할 수 있는 것이 너무 적어서 슬퍼져요.
02
What makes you happy?
Situation 1
What makes you happy?
Seeing my family smile and laugh makes me really happy.
I love seeing that too.
I wish life was only filled with things to laugh about but that isn’t always the case.
Situation 2
What makes you happy?
Traveling and eating good food makes me happy.
Really?
I think getting my paycheck makes me happy.
나는 월급을 받는 것이 나를 행복하게 만든다고 생각해.
I can relate to those feelings.
Having money really does make doing the things you want to a little easier.
돈이 있으면 정말로 원하는 일을 하기가 좀 더 쉬워지죠.
03
What makes you angry?
Situation 1
What makes you angry?
I feel anger when I feel like I’m being unheard.
When my voice or opinion doesn’t count.
내가 무시당한다고 느낄 때 그렇다.
I feel angry when my family ignores my accomplishments.
I completely understand how you feel.
Situation 2
What makes you angry?
Horrible drivers make me angry.
Why?
Well, they not only put theirselves in danger but they put others at serious risk.
It makes me so angry.
이것은 저를 매우 화나게 만듭니다.
04
What makes you jealous?
Situation 1
What makes you jealous?
When my boyfriend spends time with his female friends.
Why?
They’re just friends, aren’t they?
그들은 그냥 친구일 뿐이잖아요?
Knowing that, I still get kinda jealous.
I guess I just want him all to myself.
아마도 내가 그를 온전히 독차지하고 싶은가 봐.
Situation 2
What makes you jealous?
I feel jealousy when my parents favor one child over the other.
I have the same family dynamic in my household as well.
It’s really frustrating and makes me angry.
05
What makes you sleepy?
Situation 1
What makes you sleepy?
The sun?
Really?
Why?
왜요?
Something about the mix of excessive heat and the blazing sun makes me feel tired.
Situation 2
What makes you sleepy?
Eating a lot of carbs makes me sleepy.
Really?
Are you less tired when you cut out carbs from your diet?
탄수화물을 식단에서 제거하면 덜 피곤한가요?
I am much less sleepy when I have a more balanced diet.
Writer's Note
Have you ever been asked "What makes you, you?" means that the person asking this question wants to know who you are. They want to know what is unique about you.
- What makes you unique and special?
- What do you value in life?
- Where/Who do you place importance in your life?
- What/Who brings you true joy?
- What is your purpose in life?
I think my family and extended family make me special. Their culture and values, the important dates that we chose to celebrate together also make me who I am. Life is full of great moments but I believe the disappointments and sad moments made me who I am today. These all made me more compassionate, understanding, patient, and attentive to my surroundings. It has served me well for the most part, but as with all things, there are pros and cons to having these traits. Lastly, I feel like I haven't found my purpose in life. But in a way, that's okay too. I wonder if I was put on this earth to show others how to love and care for each other. To be encouraging and a positive light to others.
So tell me about yourself! What makes you unique? What made you visit Welling? What brought you to this point, reading my post?