Meaning
Если вы говорите «I can't wait to see you», это означает, что вы с нетерпением ждете встречи с кем-то.
Фраза «I can't wait for the weekend» указывает на то, что вы очень ждете выходных, возможно, потому что планируете какие-то приятные мероприятия.
Используйте «I can't wait to», когда за ним следует глагол, например: «I can't wait to travel» (Я не могу дождаться, чтобы отправиться в путешествие). А «I can't wait for» подходит, когда за ним идет существительное или имя, например: «I can't wait for the party» (Я не могу дождаться вечеринки).Today's Sentences
- I can't wait to see you.
- I can't wait to see my family.
- I can't wait for this week to be over.
- I can't wait for the new album to come out.
- I can't wait for my birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I can't wait to see you.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too!
I’ve been counting down the days.
Я отсчитываю дни.
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
я отвезу нас на "SUV" в аэропорт.
Situation 2
I’m just outside your office.
Really?
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too. I’ll be out in a second.
02
I can't wait to see my family.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see my family.
You must be so excited.
It’s been a few years since I saw them.
You must get homesick from time to time.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to see my family.
They’ll be glad you weren’t hurt too bad.
Do they know I was in a car accident?
They do and they’re on their way to the hospital.
03
I can't wait for this week to be over.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long week.
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Are you doing anything this weekend?
Honestly,
I’m just gonna sleep off the stress.
я просто пойду спать, чтобы избавиться от стресса.
Situation 2
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Why?
All this wedding planning is so stressful.
I heard that it can get quite overwhelming.
04
I can't wait for the new album to come out.
Situation
I can’t wait for the new album to come out.
Is it today?
Yes! I’ve been waiting a whole year!
You must be excited.
05
I can't wait for my birthday.
Situation 1
I can’t wait for my birthday.
Really? I stopped counting mine.
It’s the one day of the year my family does nice things for me.
I can see why you’re looking forward to your special day.
Situation 2
I’ve been wanting these new shoes.
What kind of shoes?
These cool new retro sneakers.
I can’t wait for my birthday!
Я с нетерпением жду своего дня рождения!
Since you work, why don’t you buy your own shoes?
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I can’t wait to" or "I can’t wait for" is a common and enthusiastic way to express excitement or eagerness about something in the future.
- Key Points for "I can’t wait to / for"
👉 Used to express strong excitement or impatience for a future event.
👉 Similar in meaning to: "I’m really looking forward to" but often more emotional or casual.
Examples:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend! - Structure:
"I can’t wait to" + base verb
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
"I can’t wait for" + noun / noun phrase
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
👉 Используется для выражения сильного волнения или нетерпения по поводу предстоящего события.
👉 Похоже по значению на: «I’m really looking forward to», но часто более эмоционально или неформально.
Примеры:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend!
«I can’t wait to» + начальная форма глагола
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
«I can’t wait for» + существительное / существительная фраза
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
Have any of these situations happened to you? I think there were more times when I couldn’t wait for something to happen when I was younger. But as I grew older, and maybe wiser, there was less to look forward to? But I’m trying to change how I think and accept what I cannot change and be grateful for all that comes my way. In turn, I have noticed that I am more excited about the little joys that life throws at me. Let me know if you feel the same. What kinds of events or things excite you that you can’t wait for them to happen? Leave a comment below!
