Meaning
"Would you like"는 영어에서 상대방에게 정중하게 질문하거나 제안할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 주로 "무엇을 원하시나요?" 또는 "무엇을 드릴까요?"라는 의미로 해석됩니다.
쓰임새:
- 음식이나 음료를 권할 때: "Would you like some coffee?"는 "커피 드실래요?"라는 의미입니다.
- 상대방의 의향을 물어볼 때: "Would you like to join us?"는 "우리와 함께 하시겠어요?"라는 뜻입니다.
- 상대방의 선택을 기다릴 때: "Would you like this one or that one?"은 "이것을 원하시나요, 저것을 원하시나요?"로 해석됩니다.
이 표현은 격식을 더해 상대방에게 예의를 갖추어 대화할 수 있게 해줍니다. "Do you want"보다 더 공손한 느낌을 줍니다. 따라서 비즈니스 상황이나 처음 만나는 사람과의 대화에서도 유용합니다.
Today's Sentences
- Would you like some help?
- Would you like a cup of coffee?
- Would you like a bite?
- Would you like a drink?
- Would you like a ride?
- Writer's Note
01
Would you like some help?
Situation 1
Would you like some help?
Could you hold the elevator for a second?
Sure, take your time.
So many packages to deliver today.
Thanks.
고마워요.
Situation 2
Would you like some help?
I don’t think I can make it across the street.
I can help you walk, just take your time.
Sorry to be a pain.
02
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Situation
I’m so happy we can catch up over dessert.
Me too.
Should we order a drink too?
우리 음료도 주문할까?
Would you like a cup of coffee?
I’d love that!
03
Would you like a bite?
Situation 1
Is that soup from across the street?
Yes, I just had lunch and got takeout.
I haven’t had lunch yet.
Would you like a bite?
Situation 2
Would you like a bite?
I would love some of your sandwich.
Here you can have half, I’m not too hungry today.
Thanks!
04
Would you like a drink?
Situation
Would you like a drink?
Yes, I would love some lemon water.
Certainly.
Thank you.
05
Would you like a ride?
Situation 1
Oh no, I’m late for school.
Would you like a ride?
If you can, that would be great.
I got the keys, let’s go.
Situation 2
When are you done work?
I’m off at 6.
Would you like a ride?
That would be nice.
Writer’s Note
Here are some key points about "Would you like":
- Function: Making Polite Offers or Invitations
👉 "Would you like" is more polite and formal than "Do you want".
👉 Used to offer food, help, activities, or options.
Examples:
👉 Would you like some coffee?
👉 Would you like to join us for dinner? - Common Structures:
"Would you like" + noun?
👉 Would you like a drink?
👉 Would you like a seat by the window?
"Would you like" + "to" + verb?
👉 Would you like to come with us?
👉 Would you like to learn more?
👉 "Would you like"은 "Do you want"보다 더 정중하고 공식적입니다.
👉 음료나 음식, 도움, 활동, 선택지를 제안할 때 사용됩니다.
예시:
👉 커피 드시겠어요?
👉 저녁 식사에 함께 하시겠어요?
"Would you like" + 명사?
👉 음료 드시겠어요?
👉 창가 쪽 자리를 원하시나요?
"Would you like" + "to" + 동사?
👉 저희와 함께 가시겠어요?
👉 더 배우고 싶으신가요?
Did you notice the tone of the question? It definitely has a more well mannered, polite, even professional attitude. As English learners, there's a fear of saying something or acting in a way that is rude. Perhaps even offensive to someone outside of your culture. But no matter who you are, where you are, you can always learn politeness from the impolite. Let us know if you have any questions about studying English or about being polite! We'd love to hear from you.
