Meaning
Основное использование выражения «I'm at» заключается в указании на конкретное место, где вы физически находитесь в момент разговора. Это может быть:
- Здание или учреждение: «I'm at the library» — «Я в библиотеке».
- Мероприятие или собрание: «I'm at the concert» — «Я на концерте».
- Определенное место в городе или на улице: «I'm at the bus stop» — «Я на автобусной остановке».
Важно помнить, что предлог «at» подчеркивает именно точное местоположение, в отличие от других предлогов, таких как «in», который обозначает нахождение внутри чего-то, или «on», который указывает на поверхность. Таким образом, фраза «I'm at» помогает четко и конкретно обозначить место вашего нахождения.
Today's Sentences
- I’m at the gym.
- I’m at the park.
- I’m at the airport.
- I’m at the coffee shop.
- I’m at the supermarket.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m at the gym.
Situation 1
Whereabouts are you?
I’m at the gym.
When will you be done?
I wanna have dinner ready.
Я хочу подготовить ужин.
I’ll be home in an hour.
Situation 2
Do you wanna come over to watch the game?
Actually, I’m at the gym.
Really?
Come over when you’re done!
Приходите, когда закончите!
Sure.
02
I’m at the park.
Situation 1
I need a ride to the mall.
I’m at the park though.
I’ll just take the bus then.
If I wasn’t here, I’d give you a ride.
Maybe next time.
Может быть, в следующий раз.
Situation 2
Where did you go?
I’m at the park.
Why so early?
I went for a run and I’m just stretching at the park.
I’ll be home in 10 minutes.
Я буду дома через 10 минут.
03
I’m at the airport.
Situation 1
Do you need a ride to the airport?
I’m at the airport already.
Really?
I could’ve given you a ride.
Я мог бы вас подвезти.
That’s ok.
Maybe you can help me get home when I get back.
Возможно, вы сможете помочь мне добраться домой, когда я вернусь.
Situation 2
When are you leaving?
I’m at the airport.
Just about to board, actually.
На самом деле, прямо сейчас собираюсь на посадку.
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you before you left.
Have a safe trip!
Желаю безопасного путешествия!
Let’s try to meet up when I’m in town next time.
04
I’m at the coffee shop.
Situation 1
I’ve been trying to call you for the past 30 minutes.
I’m at the coffee shop.
Sorry, I should have checked my phone.
Извините, мне следовало проверить мой телефон.
What time will you get back into the office?
I just finished my meeting.
I’m on my way right now.
Я уже в пути.
Situation 2
I’m at the coffee shop.
How far are you?
Как далеко вы находитесь?
I’ll be there in 5 minutes.
Great.
I’ll grab a table then.
Тогда я займусь поиском столика.
Sorry for making you wait!
05
I’m at the supermarket.
Situation 1
I’m at the supermarket.
Do you need anything?
Вам что-нибудь нужно?
Could you pick up some spaghetti and rye bread?
Sure.
Thank you so much!
Situation 2
Are you busy?
I needed some groceries so I’m at the supermarket.
Really?
I was gonna ask if you wanted to come over for dinner.
Я собирался спросить, хотите ли вы прийти на ужин.
I’d love to!
I’ll skip the milk and just get some veggies.
Я обойдусь без молока и просто возьму немного овощей.
Writer's Note
"I'm at/ I'm in/ I'm on"
Using the word "at" helps tell someone your specific point or location. The examples shown above refer to a specific location such as the gym, park, airport, coffee shop, supermarket. The difference between "at" and "in" is that "in" generally refers to larger, more general areas. "In" can also refer to physically being in something like a car.
Let's compare some "at" and "in" examples.
- I'm in the lobby.
- He's living in Munich.
- The sweaters are in the bottom drawer.
- The library books are in the tote bag.
- We're in the parking lot looking for the car.
Using the word "on" means literally being on a surface of something or refers to a specific day, time, special occasion.
- I'm on the boat.
- He's meeting me on Thursday.
- We're leaving for Milan on September 27th.
- Our birthdays are on the same day, March 12th.
- She's sitting on the bleachers watching the basketball game.
