I was wondering if

Writer’s Note

The phrase "I was wondering if" is a polite and indirect way to make a request, ask a question, or introduce a suggestion. It softens the tone and makes you sound more respectful or careful.

Examples:

1. I was wondering if you’d like to join me for a spontaneous coffee break.
我在想 你是否願意和我一起來一次即興的咖啡休息。
2. I was wondering if you had time to listen to this wild idea I woke up with.
我在想 你是否有時間聽聽我醒來時想到的這個瘋狂點子。
3. I was wondering if we could have a "no phones" dinner this weekend.
我在想 這個週末我們是否可以來一個「no phones」的晚餐。
4. I was wondering if dogs dream in color—and if my dog secretly judges me.
我在想 狗是否在夢中能看到顏色——以及我的狗是否在暗中評價我。
5. I was wondering if I could turn my room into a mini library this weekend.
我在想這個週末能不能把我的房間改造成一個迷你圖書館。
6. I was wondering if time travel would ruin or improve my schedule.
我在想 時間旅行會破壞還是改善我的計劃。
7. I was wondering if I could borrow your notes for the lecture I missed.
我在想是否 可以借用你的筆記來補上我錯過的課程。
8. I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating on a small project.
我在想您是否有興趣合作一個小專案。
9. I was wondering if I could take a few days off next month.
我在想下個月我能不能請幾天假。
10. I was wondering if you still remember the first time we met.
我在想你是否還記得 我們第一次見面的時候。
11. I was wondering if everything’s okay—you’ve been quiet lately.
我在想 是否一切都好——你最近很安靜。
12. I was wondering if you ever think about what we’d be like in 10 years.
我在想 你是否曾經想過我們在十年後會是什麼樣子。

Having a set of alternate phrases, similar in meaning but a different sentence, is a great way to expand your English fluency. A lot of English sentences are very repetitive because your daily routine will usually be similar day to day. Remember not to feel pressure to memorize every possible sentence. Just start with a few that you’re comfortable with and think of what kinds of situations commonly arise in your daily life and go from there.

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