Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I heard about the party.
- I heard about their fight.
- I heard about your award.
- I heard about the concert.
- I heard about his accident.
- Writer's Note
01
I heard about the party.
Situation 1
How was your weekend?
I heard about the party.
Tôi nghe nói về buổi tiệc.
It was really fun, too bad you couldn’t come.
I had a prior engagement so I couldn’t make it.
I’m hosting another event soon, I’ll remember to invite you.
Situation 2
Happy belated birthday!
Thanks.
I heard about the party.
I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it.
Thật tiếc là tôi đã không thể tham dự.
That’s ok.
It wasn’t the same without you but it was a beautiful party nonetheless.
Dù không có bạn thì buổi tiệc cũng không hoàn toàn giống nhau, nhưng nó vẫn là một buổi tiệc đẹp.
02
I heard about their fight.
Situation 1
Is everything ok at home?
I feel like I’m walking on glass.
I heard about their fight.
They’ve been at it all week.
Situation 2
I heard about their fight.
The last punch was victory.
I wish I could’ve seen it.
I’m sure you can catch the highlights tonight.
03
I heard about your award.
Situation 1
I heard about your award.
Congratulations!
Chúc mừng bạn!
Thanks.
I’ve been training for many years.
Tôi đã huấn luyện trong nhiều năm.
You must’ve gone through so much sweat and tears before this achievement.
I did.
Thank you for the kind words.
Cảm ơn bạn vì những lời tốt đẹp.
Situation 2
Cheers to your achievement.
I heard about your award!
Tôi đã nghe về giải thưởng của bạn!
Thank you.
I’m really excited to receive it.
Tôi rất hào hứng khi nhận được nó.
I know all the work that went into this moment.
Thanks for your acknowledgment.
It means a lot.
Điều đó có ý nghĩa rất lớn.
04
I heard about the concert.
Situation 1
I had the best weekend ever!
I heard about the concert.
How was it?
Nó thế nào?
It was amazing!
The venue and acoustics were spot on.
Địa điểm và âm thanh đều hoàn hảo.
I’d love to see them next time they come to perform.
Situation 2
I heard about the concert!
It was really fun, I had a good time.
Would you go see them again?
I definitely would!
05
I heard about his accident.
Situation 1
Is your brother ok?
He’s at the hospital and has a cast on his left leg.
But it seems like he’ll be fine.
Nhưng có vẻ như anh ấy sẽ ổn thôi.
I’m so glad to hear that it isn’t too serious.
Thank goodness.
He had us all scared for a bit.
Anh ấy đã làm tất cả chúng tôi sợ một chút.
Situation 2
I heard about his accident.
He’s in the hospital right now.
Oh no, I didn’t know it was that serious.
He’s just getting some tests done to make sure nothing is wrong.
Writer's Note
Since we've looked some "heard about" examples, let's try to practice "heard of".
When you use "Heard of", it means you are becoming aware of someone/something's existence. Also, to receive news about someone/something. *Remember that "heard" is the past tense of "hear".*
- I heard of a job opening at the company and I'm here for an interview.
- I've never heard of this band. What genre do they play?
- Has she heard of a prenatal chiropractic adjustment? It helped me with back pain when I was pregnant.
- My son looked into a private investigator but he's never heard of the one you recommended.
- I love browsing new skincare but I've never heard of this brand.