일상생활 영어 2 - What's up?

What's Up?

"what’s up?"는 일상적인 대화에서 자주 사용되는 인사말로, 상대방의 상태나 최근의 일들에 대해 묻는 데 사용됩니다. 이 문구는 친구나 가족, 동료와의 대화에서 사용할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, 친구를 만났을 때 "Hey! What’s up?"라고 말하면 "안녕! 어떻게 지내?"라는 의미로 사용됩니다. 또한 전화나 문자 메시지에서도 "what’s up?"를 사용하여 상대방의 상태나 최근의 일들에 대해 묻는 데 사용할 수 있습니다. "what’s up?"는 비공식적인 인사말이므로 공식적인 상황이나 처음 만나는 사람과의 대화에서는 사용하지 않는 것이 좋습니다. 이 문구는 친밀감이 있는 사람들 사이에서 자주 사용되며, 일상적인 대화에서 상대방의 상태나 최근의 일들에 대해 묻는 데 사용됩니다. 

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What's Up?을 포함한 여러 대화예제

날씨에 관한 대화

A: "What's up with the weather today? It's so unpredictable." 

B: "Tell me about it. I can't figure out whether to wear a jacket or a t-shirt." 

A: "Exactly. Yesterday it was hot and sunny, and now it's cloudy and windy." 

B: "I heard there's a cold front moving in from the north. That's probably why."

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교통체증에 관한 대화

A: "Hey, have you left the office yet? I'm stuck in traffic and it's moving so slow. What's up with the traffic today?"

B: "Yeah, I just got out. It's been crazy all day. Apparently, there was a big accident on the highway earlier this morning,

so that's probably why it's so backed up."

A: "Ugh, that's the worst. Do you think it's going to clear up anytime soon?"

B: "Hard to say. They're working on clearing the accident now, but I don't think it's going to make much of a difference. Everyone's trying to get home from work right now, so it's just going to stay busy for a while."

A: "Great. I was really hoping to make it home in time for dinner, but I don't think that's going to happen now."

B: "Sorry to hear that. Maybe try taking a different route if you can? It might save you some time."

A: "Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion."

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기분에 관한 대화

A: "Hey, what's going on? You seem kind of down today. What's up with your mood?"

B: "Oh, I don't know. I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything going on. Work's been really busy lately and I'm having some personal stuff going on as well."

A: "I'm sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about what's been bothering you?"

B: "I appreciate that, but I don't know if I'm ready to open up about it yet. It's just a lot to process, you know?"

A: "Yeah, I understand. Just know that I'm here if you need someone to talk to or if there's anything I can do to help."

B: "Thanks, I appreciate it. I just need some time to sort things out and hopefully, I'll start feeling better soon."

A: "Take all the time you need. And remember, there's no shame in seeking professional help if you need it."

B: "Yeah, you're right. Maybe I'll look into that if things don't improve."

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일정에 관한 대화

A: "Hey, what's up with your schedule this week? It looks really busy."

B: "Yeah, I have a lot of meetings and deadlines to meet. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, to be honest."

A: "I can imagine. Is there anything I can help with or anything you need to delegate?"

B: "Actually, that would be really helpful. Can you take care of the report that's due on Friday? I don't think I can get to it in time with everything else going on."

A: "Of course, I'd be happy to help. Just send me the details and I'll get started on it right away."

B: "Thanks so much, that's a huge relief. And if there's anything I can do to help you in return, just let me know."

A: "No problem, we're a team after all. Let's help each other out when we need it."

B: "Agreed. Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it."

 

오늘은 What's Up? 이 들어가는 일상생활 영어대화에 대해 알아보았습니다. 언어는 결국 패턴을 익히면 습득된다고 합니다. 열심히 패턴들을 익히고 자연스럽게 나오게 반복실습이 가장 중요한 것 같습니다. 오늘도 파이팅!