Meaning
Một số trường hợp thường gặp khi sử dụng "I didn't mean to":
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Today's Sentences
- I didn’t mean to make a mess.
- I didn’t mean to crash the car.
- I didn’t mean to call you so late.
- I didn’t mean to break the window.
- I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
Situation 1
Look at this room!
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
That’s okay.
Just remember to clean up after you’re done.
Chỉ cần nhớ dọn dẹp sau khi bạn làm xong.
Of course!
Situation 2
What happened to the walls?
I didn’t mean to make a mess.
A mess?
This is a disaster!
Đây là một thảm họa!
I’ll clean it up as soon as I’m done painting.
02
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Situation 1
What happened to your hair?
Well, I got in an accident.
Like a fight?
No, a car accident.
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Tôi không cố ý đâm xe.
Situation 2
I came as soon as I could.
Are you okay?
Bạn ổn chứ?
I didn’t mean to crash the car.
Another car collided into me and I hit the car that was in front.
Một chiếc xe khác đã va vào tôi và tôi đâm vào chiếc xe phía trước.
Oh gosh, are you hurt?
Should we go to the hospital?
Chúng ta có nên đến bệnh viện không?
No, I’m totally fine.
We have to wait for the police and insurance company.
Chúng ta phải đợi cảnh sát và công ty bảo hiểm.
03
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
Situation 1
Are you still up?
I was about to go to bed.
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
I just wanted to talk about our conversation earlier.
Tôi chỉ muốn nói về cuộc trò chuyện của chúng ta trước đó.
Do you think we can talk about it tomorrow?
Situation 2
I didn’t mean to call you so late.
That’s okay.
Is everything alright?
Mọi thứ ổn chứ?
No, I need your help.
Do you think you can come over?
Bạn có nghĩ rằng bạn có thể đến không?
Sure.
I’ll be there in 20 minutes.
Tôi sẽ có mặt ở đó trong 20 phút.
04
I didn’t mean to break the window.
Situation 1
Hey, did you do this?
I didn’t mean to break the window.
I’ll let it go if you sincerely apologize.
I’m so sorry I broke your window.
I’ll help fix the window with my allowance money.
Tôi sẽ giúp sửa cửa sổ bằng tiền tiêu vặt của mình.
Situation 2
I didn’t mean to break the window, I’m sorry.
What were you thinking?
Some guy tried to rob me so I grabbed my bag and it hit your window.
I’ll pay for the damages.
Tôi sẽ trả chi phí sửa chữa.
You’d better.
I’m really upset!
Tôi thực sự rất buồn!
05
I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
Situation 1
How was your day?
Well, it was sad and lonely.
I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
How could you forget this day of all days?
Situation 2
What day is it today?
It’s the 15th.
Oh my god, your birthday was a week ago!
I didn’t mean to forget your birthday.
Tôi không cố ý quên sinh nhật của bạn.
I was wondering when you’d remember.
Thanks a lot.
Cảm ơn rất nhiều.
Writer's Note
When you use the phrase "I didn't mean to", you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. It can be an unintended physical, verbal, or mental action. Here are a few more phrases that may come from negative or problematic situations.
- I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
- I didn't mean to embarrass you.
- I didn't mean to cause trouble.
- I didn't mean to leave you out.
- I didn't mean to plagiarize.
- I didn't mean to lie.
