Meaning
Cách sử dụng:
- I can't wait to + động từ: Dùng khi bạn muốn diễn tả sự mong chờ để làm một việc gì đó. Ví dụ: "I can't wait to start my new job" (Tôi rất háo hức để bắt đầu công việc mới).
- I can't wait for + danh từ: Dùng khi bạn mong chờ một sự kiện hoặc một điều gì đó. Ví dụ: "I can't wait for the concert" (Tôi rất mong chờ buổi hòa nhạc).
Lưu ý: Cụm từ này thường mang tính tích cực và thể hiện sự phấn khích. Đôi khi, nó cũng có thể được sử dụng một cách hài hước hoặc mỉa mai để chỉ sự không mong muốn, nhưng trường hợp này ít phổ biến hơn.
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.
Tôi đã đếm ngược từng ngày.
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
tôi sẽ lái "SUV" của chúng ta đến sân bay.
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.
tôi chỉ định ngủ một giấc để xua tan căng thẳng.
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!
Tôi rất mong chờ đến sinh nhật của mình!
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.
👉 Được sử dụng để thể hiện sự hào hứng mạnh mẽ hoặc sự nôn nóng đối với một sự kiện trong tương lai.
👉 Có nghĩa tương tự như: “I’m really looking forward to” nhưng thường mang tính cảm xúc hoặc thân mật hơn.
Ví dụ:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend!
“I can’t wait to” + động từ nguyên mẫu
👉 Tôi không thể chờ được để đi du lịch lần nữa.
👉 Tôi không thể chờ được để gặp gia đình bạn.
“I can’t wait for” + danh từ / cụm danh từ
👉 Tôi không thể chờ được cho kỳ nghỉ hè.
👉 Tôi không thể chờ được cho buổi hòa nhạc tối nay.
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!
