Meaning
Выражения «I want to know» и «I wanna know» на английском языке означают желание узнать какую-либо информацию или получить ответ на вопрос. Оба выражения имеют одинаковое значение, но отличаются стилем и формальностью.
«I want to know» — это более формальная фраза. Она используется в ситуациях, где требуется вежливость или официальная обстановка, например, в деловой переписке или при общении с незнакомыми людьми. Это выражение подчеркивает ваше намерение или желание узнать что-то конкретное.
«I wanna know» — это разговорная форма, которая часто используется в повседневной речи среди друзей или в неформальной обстановке. Сокращение «wanna» образуется из слияния слов «want» и «to». Это более непринужденный способ выразить ваше любопытство или интерес к чему-то.
Оба выражения широко используются в английском языке, и выбор между ними зависит от контекста и уровня формальности ситуации. Важно помнить, что «I wanna know» подходит для неформальной обстановки, тогда как «I want to know» можно использовать в более формальных или официальных ситуациях.
Today's Sentences
- I want to know how it works.
- I want to know if you still love me.
- I want to know where you’re going.
- I want to know more about you.
- I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
- Writer's Note
01
I want to know how it works.
Situation 1
What are you taking apart?
Well, I’m repairing this watch so I’ve got it sitting on a movement holder.
I want to know how it works.
The parts look so tiny.
Детали выглядят такими крошечными.
There are so many parts which makes it complicated to repair.
Situation 2
What are all these knobs and switches for?
In a nutshell, they all adjust the sound parameters in some way.
I wanna know how it works.
How do you know which buttons to press?
Как вы узнаете, какие кнопки нажимать?
I use hardware and software to help with recording sessions and to mix tracks.
Over time, you learn how these all work to design a good quality sound.
Со временем вы научитесь, как всё это работает, чтобы создать качественный звук.
02
I want to know if you still love me.
Situation 1
Can I ask you something?
You know you can ask me anything.
I want to know if you still love me.
Of course, I do.
Don’t ever doubt my love for you.
Никогда не сомневайся в моей любви к тебе.
Situation 2
So it’s been quite a while since we got together.
10 years now.
I want to know if you still love me.
10 years is a long time to love someone.
But my love has only grown deeper for you over time.
Но с течением времени моя любовь к вам только стала глубже.
03
I want to know where you’re going.
Situation 1
Where are you going?
I’m just going out for a bit.
I want to know where you’re going.
Sorry, but I can’t tell you right now.
Situation 2
Where do you think you’re going?
Don’t worry, I’m not going out to buy you a birthday present.
I want to know where you’re going.
No secret planning remember?
Помните, никаких секретных планов?
I'm just going for a walk.
No secrets I promise.
Никаких секретов, обещаю.
04
I want to know more about you.
Situation 1
Do you still have time for dinner tonight?
I was wondering if we could keep it simple and have coffee instead?
Okay, I want to know more about you.
Which is why I asked you out.
Поэтому я пригласил вас на встречу.
I know and I’m happy to get to know one another.
I think coffee is a good start.
Я думаю, что кофе — это хорошее начало.
Situation 2
I want to know more about you.
You can ask me anything.
Well, I’d like to spend time getting to know you.
Maybe over dinner or drinks?
Может быть, за ужином или напитками?
Sure.
How about going to that wine bar later?
Как насчет пойти в тот винный бар позже?
05
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
Situation 1
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
Well, there are around 200 billion trillion stars in the sky.
Really?
That many?
Так много?
I’m sure there’s a whole other universe that’s beyond us.
Situation 2
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
I’m not too sure but I read in a book once, that when we leave this earth that we become stars.
Writer's Note
Let's discuss the word "wanna". "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". It's a very casual way or pronouncing or expressing "want to". In writing and spoken English whenever you can, it's better to use "want to" correctly. Here are some correct and casual examples to show you the difference.
- I want to eat that apple pie. 👉 I wanna eat that apple pie.
- I want to know more about space. 👉 I wanna know more about space.
- I want to travel to the Bahamas. 👉 I wanna travel to the Bahamas.
- We want to visit the museum. 👉 We wanna visit the museum.
- We want to buy that used car. 👉 We wanna buy that used car.
- They want to take the bus. 👉 They wanna take the bus.
Do you notice something? Do you see that when using "wanna", there isn't a "to" after it?
IMPORTANT RULE: "Wanna" is a combination of two words that is "want + to" so when we write "wanna" we NEVER write "to" after it.
Example 1. I wanna to know where I parked the car. ❌
Example 2. I wanna know where I parked the car. ✅
