Meaning
"What will you do"는 상대방의 미래 행동이나 계획을 묻는 영어 표현입니다. 이 문장은 주로 상대방이 특정 상황에서 어떤 행동을 할 것인지에 대한 궁금증을 표현할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 친구가 직장을 그만두겠다고 말했을 때, "What will you do after quitting your job?"이라고 물어볼 수 있습니다. 이처럼 상대방의 미래 계획에 대해 구체적으로 알고 싶을 때 유용한 표현입니다.
이 문장은 미래 시제를 사용하며, 'will'이라는 조동사를 통해 상대방의 미래 의도를 물어보는 형태입니다. 따라서 상대방의 결정을 존중하면서도 자연스럽게 대화를 이어갈 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- What will you do this summer?
- What will you do this weekend?
- What will you do for Christmas?
- What will you do for your birthday?
- What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
- Writer's Note
01
What will you do this summer?
Situation 1
Do you have plans after school ends?
I’m still thinking about it.
What will you do this summer?
이번 여름에는 무엇을 할 계획인가요?
Nothing special.
Wanna hang out?
같이 놀래?
Sure!
Situation 2
What will you do this summer?
We usually drive up to our cabin by the lake.
That sounds relaxing.
You’re welcome to come for a weekend, if you like?
02
What will you do this weekend?
Situation 1
What will you do this weekend?
Probably just hang out at the beach with my friends.
Yea, dips in the ocean and cool off with a drink.
Exactly.
You should come and get to know my friends.
너는 와서 내 친구들을 알아가는 게 좋겠어.
Situation 2
Are you off work now?
Yea.
What will you do this weekend?
이번 주말에 뭐 할 거야?
I’m gonna be lazy and catch up on some sleep.
I know how you feel, it’s been a rough week.
Call me if you get bored.
심심하면 연락 주세요.
03
What will you do for Christmas?
Situation 1
What will you do for Christmas?
We’re going to see my family this Christmas.
That sounds lovely.
Yea, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen them.
Situation 2
What will you do for Christmas this year?
We’ve invited our whole family and extended families to spend Christmas together.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a full house.
꽉 찰 것 같은데요.
I expect it to be a little over the top.
It might be the last time I ever invite anyone over.
아마도 이번이 제가 누군가를 초대하는 마지막이 될지도 몰라요.
04
What will you do for your birthday?
Situation 1
What will you do for your birthday?
I don’t really like celebrating my birthday.
Really?
Why is that?
왜 그런가요?
All the attention makes me feel uncomfortable.
Situation 2
Hey, isn’t it your birthday this week?
Yea, it is.
What will you do for your birthday?
I think my friends are planning a surprise party.
But they don’t know that I know.
하지만 그들은 내가 알고 있다는 것을 몰라.
05
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
Situation 1
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I’m planning a romantic dinner for my boyfriend.
Really?
That’s so cute.
너무 귀엽다.
He always does so many things for me.
I thought it would be a nice way to do something nice for him.
그래서 그에게 좋은 일을 해주면 좋을 것 같다고 생각했어요.
Situation 2
Gosh, it’s February already?
Yea, what will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I have no idea.
Valentine’s Day is so overrated.
Valentine’s Day는 너무 과대평가된 것 같아.
I agree.
But you know what they say, ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’.
하지만 사람들이 말하잖아요, "Happy Wife, Happy Life."
Writer's Note
A phrase similar to "What will you do" is "What are you going to do?" Here are some examples to help you.
- What will you do for New Year's Eve? 👉 What are you going to do for New Year's Eve?
- What will you do for dinner tonight? 👉 What are you going to do for dinner tonight?
- What will she do for the baby shower? 👉 What is she going to do for the baby shower?
- What will he do before the wedding starts? 👉 What is he going to do before the wedding starts?
- What will they do after the award ceremony? 👉 What are they going to do after the award ceremony?
What will you do with all these sentences? What are you going to study after you're done with week's English sentences? Make up your own sentences and practice saying them aloud. Can you incorporate them into your daily conversation. If so, go for it! You're only going to get better from here.
