Meaning
Например, если вы хотите открыть окно, вы можете сказать: «Would you mind if I open the window?». Это звучит более вежливо, чем просто «Can I open the window?», так как вы сначала спрашиваете о мнении собеседника.
Структура:
Примеры использования:
Таким образом, это выражение помогает выразить вежливость и уважение в общении, особенно при просьбах или предложениях.
Today's Sentences
- Would you mind if I gave you call?
- Would you mind if I turned on this light?
- Would you mind if I opened the window?
- Would you mind if I met you at the airport?
- Would you mind if I changed seats with you?
- Writer's Note
01
Would you mind if I gave you call?
Situation 1
Would you mind if I gave you a call?
Sounds great.
When do you get off work?
I’m out of the office around 6.
I'll wait for your call.
Я буду ждать вашего звонка.
Situation 2
Thank you for driving me home.
Would you mind if I gave you a call?
Tonight?
Yes, I’d love to continue our conversation.
But I understand that it’s getting late.
Но я понимаю, что уже поздно.
02
Would you mind if I turned on this light?
Situation 1
Sorry to bother you.
It looks like you’re about to take a nap.
Похоже, вы собираетесь немного вздремнуть.
Not at all.
Would you mind if I turned on this light?
It won’t bother me, I’ve got a sleeping mask.
Situation 2
Would you mind if I turned on this light?
I don’t mind at all.
Is the room too dark for you?
Комната слишком темная для вас?
I want to read but there’s not enough natural light coming in.
Sure.
Let me try turning on another light here.
Позвольте мне попробовать включить ещё один свет здесь.
03
Would you mind if I opened the window?
Situation 1
Would you mind if I opened the window?
Not at all.
It does seem a little stuffy in here.
Здесь действительно кажется немного душно.
Great.
I’ll just ventilate the room for 30 minutes.
Я просто проветрю комнату в течение 30 минут.
Fresh air is always a good idea.
Situation 2
Is it just me or is the room a little humid?
I feel it too.
Would you mind if I opened the window?
Fresh air would be great.
Let me just grab a sweater while we air out the room.
Позвольте мне взять свитер, пока мы проветриваем комнату.
04
Would you mind if I met you at the airport?
Situation 1
What time do you land tomorrow?
The estimated time is 4:50pm.
Would you mind if I met you at the airport?
Really?
I can always find my way home but I would love to see you!
Я всегда могу найти дорогу домой, но я бы хотел вас увидеть!
Situation 2
Would you mind if I met you at the airport?
That’s okay.
I don’t want you to go to all the trouble of picking me up.
Я не хочу, чтобы вы утруждали себя, забирая меня.
Not at all.
want to see you.
Хочу вас увидеть.
That’s really sweet of you.
Let's catch up over dinner.
Давайте встретимся за ужином.
05
Would you mind if I changed seats with you?
Situation 1
Excuse me, would you mind if I changed seats with you?
Actually, I’m waiting for someone that’s going to sit in this seat.
Okay.
I just thought I’d ask.
Я просто подумал, что спрошу.
It was worth a try.
Maybe another time.
Может быть, в другой раз.
Situation 2
Would you mind if I changed seats with you?
Sure. I don’t think that would be a problem.
I’ll let the cabin attendant know that we’ve switched seats.
Я сообщу стюарду, что мы поменялись местами.
Thank you so much.
I appreciate it.
Я это ценю.
No problem.
Writer's Note
When we ask for permission politely, we can use "would you mind if I" + past.
- Would you mind if I turned up the music?
- Would you mind if I took the day off work?
- Would you mind if I ate this pie?
- Would you mind if I went to bed earlier?
- Would you mind if I caught an overnight flight?
To ask someone not to do something, you can use "would you mind + not + verb-ing".
- Would you mind not turning up the music?
- Would you mind not taking the day off work?
- Would you mind not eating this pie?
- Would you mind not going to bed earlier?
- Would you mind not catching an overnight flight?
How about you? Have you been in a situation where you had to tell someone if they mind doing or not doing something? If so, write them down and share them with other ⭐Welling-ers⭐! We're all here to learn and help each other.
