Meaning
"You shouldn't"은 영어에서 어떤 행동이나 상황에 대해 권고하거나 충고할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 특정 행동을 하지 않는 것이 좋다는 의미를 담고 있습니다. 주로 상대방에게 그 행동이 바람직하지 않음을 알려주고 싶을 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어: "You shouldn't eat too much sugar."라는 문장은 "너는 설탕을 너무 많이 먹지 않는 것이 좋다."라는 뜻으로, 건강을 위해 설탕 섭취를 줄이도록 권장하는 상황에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
"You shouldn't"은 상대방에게 부드럽게 조언하거나 경고의 의미를 전달할 때 적합한 표현입니다. 이 말을 사용할 때에는 상대방의 기분을 상하지 않도록 주의하며, 정중한 태도로 전달하는 것이 중요합니다.
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
과로는 행복을 가져다주지 않습니다.
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
이 계좌만 정리하면 시간을 좀 내달라고 요청할게.
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
여기 휴지가 있어요.
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
이번 주에는 이 프로젝트를 제시간에 완료하기 위해 늦게까지 깨어 있었습니다.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
성공으로 가는 엘리베이터는 없고, 계단을 올라야 한다고요.
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
기다리게 해서 미안해요.
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
저는 한 시간 동안 여기 있었어요.
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
그리고 저는 집을 일찍 나서기 위해 최선을 다했습니다.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
내가 언제 그렇게 늦어서 너를 기다리게 했었지.
Today!
You were late today!
당신은 오늘 늦었습니다!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
예의를 지켜주세요.
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
죄송합니다.
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
정말 맛있어요.
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
입을 벌리고 음식을 먹지 않는 것이 좋습니다.
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
내년 여행은 어때요?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
하와이 여행이 꽤 많은 비용이 들 것 같아요.
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
하지만 내가 그렇게 하지 않는다면 어떻게 될지 아나요?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
남자는 어떻게 해야 하지?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡