Meaning
Ví dụ:
- "I’m kind of tired." có thể hiểu là "Tôi hơi mệt".
- "I’m kind of hungry." có nghĩa là "Tôi hơi đói".
Ngoài ra, "I’m kind of" còn có thể được dùng khi bạn muốn thể hiện rằng bạn đang trong quá trình suy nghĩ hoặc chưa quyết định hoàn toàn về một vấn đề nào đó.
Lưu ý: "I’m kind of" thường được dùng trong văn nói hoặc trong những tình huống không trang trọng.
Today's Sentences
- I’m kind of tired.
- I’m kind of bored.
- I’m kind of in love.
- I’m kind of hungry.
- I’m kind of annoyed.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m kind of tired.
Situation 1
Wanna go out for drinks?
I’m kind of tired today.
Are you?
Okay.
Ổn.
Maybe another weekend?
Situation 2
You’re home so late.
I had so much work from last week that I had to stay late.
Do you wanna watch a late night movie?
Actually, I’m kind of tired today.
Can we watch a movie tomorrow?
Ngày mai chúng ta có thể xem phim không?
02
I’m kind of bored.
Situation 1
I love rainy days.
I do too, but I’m kind of bored today.
Wanna play a board game to pass the time?
Sure.
What game did you want to play?
Bạn muốn chơi trò chơi nào?
Situation 2
I’m kind of bored.
We’re all so overstimulated it seems wrong to be bored.
There’s nothing to do at home.
How about you try to take up an analog activity or hobby?
03
I’m kind of in love.
Situation 1
So how was the date?
I’m kind of in love.
I’m so happy for you!
So, tell me all the details!
Vậy thì, hãy kể cho tôi nghe tất cả chi tiết đi!
We have so much in common, he was very sweet and considerate.
And he’s so cute!
Và anh ấy thật đáng yêu!
Situation 2
So what’s new with you?
I’ve been dating since the divorce.
That’s great to hear!
Have you found someone as wonderful as you?
Bạn đã tìm thấy ai đó tuyệt vời như bạn chưa?
I’m kind of in love.
She’s the sweetest person I’ve ever met.
Cô ấy là người ngọt ngào nhất mà tôi từng gặp.
04
I’m kind of hungry.
Situation 1
I’m kind of hungry.
Me too.
Should we go for tacos?
Sounds good!
Situation 2
What do you feel like having?
I’m kind of hungry.
Should we get a burger?
Chúng ta nên đi ăn "burger" không?
Burger and fries is always the answer!
Ok, I’ll look up restaurants nearby.
05
I’m kind of annoyed.
Situation 1
Is something bothering you?
I’m kind of annoyed.
Why?
I got a flat tire on my way to work.
What a way to start the day.
Thật là một cách để bắt đầu ngày mới.
Situation 2
I’m kind of annoyed.
About the election?
Yea.
Who are you going to vote for?
Bạn sẽ bầu cho ai?
Well, I wish there was a box that I can check for 'I do not support or oppose any candidate or party'.
Writer's Note
"Kind of" and "sort of" are very common expressions in speaking. They soften other words and phrases so that they do not appear too direct. "Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
Here are a few examples:
- I'm into biking, hiking, and camping, that sort of thing.
- I love this kind of music.
- We're experiencing some sort of technical difficulty with online security.
- I'm looking for the kind of jacket you'd wear while running at low temperatures.
- What kind of subjects interest you at school?
- What sorts of hobbies have you taken up over the years?