401~500 : 생각과 감정 표현하기
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영어로 대화를 잘하려면 사실을 말하는 것만큼 자신의 생각과 감정을 표현하는 것이 중요합니다. 기쁘거나 걱정될 때, 놀라거나 실망했을 때, 무언가를 좋아하거나 싫어할 때 자신의 마음을 짧고 자연스럽게 말할 수 있어야 대화가 깊어집니다.
이번 글에서는 기쁨, 걱정, 놀람, 실망, 희망, 선호, 의견, 동의와 반대처럼 일상 대화에서 자주 필요한 표현 100문장을 정리했습니다. 앞의 400문장에 이어 이번에는 401번부터 500번까지입니다. 질문에는 가능한 경우 실제 대화에서 바로 사용할 수 있는 짧고 자연스러운 대답도 함께 넣었습니다.
401. I'm really happy. (정말 기뻐요.) Use this when something makes you feel very happy.
402. I'm so excited. (정말 신나요.) Say this when you are very happy about something that is happening or will happen.
403. I'm excited about it. (그게 정말 기대돼요.) Use this when you are looking forward to something.
404. I feel great today. (오늘 기분이 정말 좋아요.) Say this when you feel happy and full of energy.
405. I'm in a good mood today. (오늘 기분이 좋아요.) Use this when you feel positive and cheerful.
406. I'm glad it worked out. (잘 해결돼서 기뻐요.) Say this when a situation ended well.
407. I'm really proud of you. (정말 자랑스러워요.) Use this when someone has done something well or worked hard.
408. I'm happy for you. (정말 잘됐네요.) Say this when something good has happened to another person.
409. That made my day. (덕분에 오늘 기분이 정말 좋아졌어요.) Use this when something makes your whole day feel better.
410. I couldn't be happier. (정말 더없이 행복해요.) Say this when you are extremely happy about something.
411. I'm a little worried. (조금 걱정돼요.) Use this when something is making you feel worried.
412. I'm worried about you. (당신이 걱정돼요.) Say this when you care about someone and are concerned about them.
413. I'm a little nervous. (조금 긴장돼요.) Use this before something important or unfamiliar.
414. I'm kind of stressed out. (좀 스트레스받고 있어요.) This is a casual way to say that you are feeling stressed.
415. I have a lot on my mind. (생각할 게 많아요.) Say this when many things are worrying you or taking your attention.
416. I can't stop thinking about it. (그 생각을 떨칠 수가 없어요.) Use this when something keeps coming back to your mind.
417. I'm not sure what to do. (어떻게 해야 할지 잘 모르겠어요.) Say this when you are uncertain about what action to take.
418. I'm afraid something might go wrong. (뭔가 잘못될까 봐 걱정돼요.) Use this when you are worried that a problem may happen.
419. I hope everything goes well. (모든 일이 잘되면 좋겠어요.) Say this when you want a situation to have a good result.
420. I'm sure it'll be okay. (분명 괜찮을 거예요.) Use this to express hope and confidence about a situation.
421. I'm surprised. (놀랐어요.) Say this when something happens that you did not expect.
422. I'm really surprised to hear that. (그 말을 들으니 정말 놀랍네요.) Use this when someone tells you unexpected news.
423. I didn't expect that. (그건 예상하지 못했어요.) Say this when something happens differently from what you thought.
424. I can't believe it. (믿을 수가 없어요.) Use this when you are very surprised by something.
425. Are you serious? (정말이에요?) Ask this when something is surprising or hard to believe. Someone might answer, “Yeah, I'm serious.”
426. You're kidding! (농담이죠!) Say this when you are very surprised. It can be used in a playful and friendly way.
427. That's amazing. (정말 놀랍네요.) Use this when something is very impressive or surprising.
428. That's incredible. (정말 대단하네요.) Say this when something is hard to believe in a positive way.
429. What a surprise! (정말 뜻밖이네요!) Use this when something unexpected happens.
430. I never saw that coming. (전혀 예상하지 못했어요.) Say this when something happened that you did not expect at all.
431. I'm disappointed. (실망했어요.) Use this when something did not happen the way you hoped.
432. I'm a little disappointed. (조금 실망했어요.) This is a softer way to express disappointment.
433. That's too bad. (그거 안됐네요.) Say this when something unfortunate happens to someone.
434. I'm sorry to hear that. (그 말을 들으니 안타깝네요.) Use this when someone tells you bad or difficult news.
435. That's really unfortunate. (정말 안타깝네요.) Say this when something unpleasant or unlucky has happened.
436. I wish things had gone better. (일이 더 잘됐으면 좋았을 텐데요.) Use this when you feel sorry that a situation did not go well.
437. It didn't go the way I hoped. (제가 바랐던 대로 되지 않았어요.) Say this when the result was different from what you wanted.
438. I was hoping for something better. (좀 더 좋은 결과를 기대했어요.) Use this when the result was disappointing.
439. I'm upset about it. (그 일 때문에 속상해요.) Say this when something has made you unhappy or emotionally troubled.
440. I need some time to think about it. (그것에 대해 생각할 시간이 좀 필요해요.) Use this when you do not want to react or decide right away.
441. I'm feeling a little down today. (오늘 기분이 조금 가라앉아 있어요.) Use this when you feel a little sad or low.
442. I'm not feeling like myself today. (오늘은 평소의 저 같지 않아요.) Say this when you do not feel normal emotionally or physically.
443. I'm having a hard day. (오늘 하루가 힘드네요.) Use this when your day has been difficult.
444. I'm feeling a little lonely. (조금 외로워요.) Say this when you feel alone and would like some company.
445. I just need some time alone. (그냥 혼자 있을 시간이 좀 필요해요.) Use this when you want some quiet time by yourself.
446. I feel much better now. (지금은 기분이 훨씬 나아요.) Say this when your feelings have improved.
447. I'm starting to feel better. (조금씩 기분이 나아지고 있어요.) Use this when you are beginning to feel better.
448. I feel relieved. (안심이 돼요.) Say this when a worry or problem has ended.
449. That's a relief. (정말 다행이에요.) Use this when you hear that something you worried about turned out okay.
450. I needed to hear that. (그 말을 꼭 듣고 싶었어요.) Say this when someone's words make you feel better or give you encouragement.
451. I hope so. (그러길 바라요.) Use this when you want something someone said to be true or happen. For example, “I think it'll be fine.” “I hope so.”
452. I hope you're right. (당신 말이 맞으면 좋겠어요.) Say this when someone gives you a hopeful opinion but you are still uncertain.
453. I hope things get better soon. (곧 상황이 나아지면 좋겠어요.) Use this when someone is going through a difficult time.
454. I'm looking forward to it. (기대하고 있어요.) Say this when you are excited about something in the future.
455. I can't wait. (정말 기다려져요.) Use this when you are very excited about something coming soon.
456. I'm hoping for the best. (좋은 결과가 있기를 바라고 있어요.) Say this when you do not know what will happen but hope for a good result.
457. Let's hope for the best. (좋은 결과를 기대해봐요.) Use this when you and another person are waiting for an uncertain result.
458. Things will get better. (상황이 나아질 거예요.) Say this when you want to express hope during a difficult time.
459. I'm sure things will work out. (분명 잘 해결될 거예요.) Use this when you believe a problem will eventually be solved.
460. We'll see what happens. (어떻게 되는지 지켜봐요.) Say this when the result is uncertain and you want to wait and see.
461. I really like it. (그거 정말 마음에 들어요.) Use this when you have a positive feeling about something.
462. I love this. (이거 정말 좋아요.) Say this when you like something very much.
463. This is my favorite. (이게 제가 제일 좋아하는 거예요.) Use this when something is your favorite choice.
464. I like this one better. (저는 이게 더 좋아요.) Say this when comparing two or more choices.
465. I prefer this one. (저는 이쪽을 더 좋아해요.) Use this when you want to say which choice you like more.
466. I don't really like it. (저는 그거 별로 안 좋아해요.) This is a softer and natural way to say you do not like something.
467. It's not really my thing. (그건 제 취향은 아니에요.) Use this when something does not match your taste or interests.
468. I'm not a big fan of it. (저는 그걸 별로 좋아하지 않아요.) This is a casual way to say you do not like something very much.
469. I don't mind it. (저는 괜찮아요.) Use this when you do not especially like or dislike something.
470. Either one is fine with me. (저는 어느 쪽이든 괜찮아요.) Say this when both choices are acceptable to you.
471. I think it's a good idea. (좋은 생각인 것 같아요.) Use this when you have a positive opinion about an idea.
472. I think you're right. (당신 말이 맞는 것 같아요.) Say this when you agree with someone's opinion.
473. I guess you're right. (당신 말이 맞는 것 같네요.) Use this when you agree, but with a little uncertainty or hesitation.
474. I think so too. (저도 그렇게 생각해요.) Say this when your opinion is the same as someone else's.
475. That's what I think too. (저도 그렇게 생각해요.) Use this when someone has just expressed the same idea you have.
476. I totally agree. (전적으로 동의해요.) Say this when you strongly agree with someone.
477. I agree with you. (당신 의견에 동의해요.) Use this to clearly show that you have the same opinion.
478. Exactly. (맞아요, 바로 그거예요.) Say this when someone has said exactly what you think.
479. That's exactly how I feel. (제 마음이 딱 그래요.) Use this when someone describes the same feeling you have.
480. You have a point. (일리가 있어요.) Say this when you think part or all of someone's argument makes sense.
481. I see your point. (무슨 말씀인지 알겠어요.) Use this when you understand someone's opinion, even if you may not fully agree.
482. I understand where you're coming from. (왜 그렇게 생각하는지 이해해요.) Say this when you understand the reason behind someone's opinion or feelings.
483. I agree up to a point. (어느 정도는 동의해요.) Use this when you agree with some, but not all, of what someone says.
484. I'm not sure I agree. (동의하는지는 잘 모르겠어요.) This is a polite way to show some disagreement.
485. I don't think so. (저는 그렇게 생각하지 않아요.) Use this when your opinion is different or when you think something is not true.
486. I see it differently. (저는 다르게 봐요.) This is a polite way to say that you have a different opinion.
487. I have a different opinion. (저는 다른 의견이 있어요.) Use this when you want to clearly say that your view is different.
488. I'm not so sure about that. (그건 잘 모르겠어요.) Say this when you have doubts about what someone has said.
489. I don't completely agree. (전적으로 동의하지는 않아요.) Use this when you agree with some parts but disagree with others.
490. Let's agree to disagree. (서로 생각이 다른 것으로 해요.) Use this when two people have different opinions and do not need to keep arguing.
491. It depends. (경우에 따라 달라요.) Use this when there is no simple yes-or-no answer. Someone might ask, “Is it expensive?” and you can say, “It depends.”
492. I'm not sure yet. (아직 잘 모르겠어요.) Say this when you have not made up your mind.
493. I haven't decided yet. (아직 결정하지 않았어요.) Use this when you still need time before making a choice.
494. Let me think about it. (좀 생각해볼게요.) Say this when you want some time before giving an answer.
495. That's a tough question. (어려운 질문이네요.) Use this when a question is difficult to answer right away.
496. It's hard to say. (뭐라고 말하기 어렵네요.) Say this when you are not sure what the answer is.
497. As far as I know, that's true. (제가 아는 한 그건 맞아요.) Use this when something is true based on the information you have.
498. In my opinion, it's worth trying. (제 생각에는 해볼 만해요.) Use this when giving your personal opinion about trying something.
499. If you ask me, it's a good choice. (제 생각을 묻는다면 좋은 선택이에요.) This is a casual way to introduce your personal opinion.
500. That's just how I feel. (그게 그냥 제 생각이에요.) Use this when you want to make clear that you are expressing your own personal feeling or opinion.
이번 100문장은 자신의 마음과 생각을 영어로 표현하기 위한 문장입니다. 기쁘고, 걱정되고, 놀라고, 실망하고, 기대하는 감정은 누구에게나 있습니다. 이런 감정을 쉬운 영어로 바로 말할 수 있으면 대화가 훨씬 자연스럽고 깊어집니다.
먼저 자신의 오늘 기분을 영어로 말해보세요. “I feel great today.”라고 할 수도 있고, 조금 걱정되는 일이 있다면 “I'm a little worried.”라고 말할 수 있습니다. 마음이 편해졌다면 “I feel relieved.”라고 말해보세요. 실제 자신의 감정과 연결하면 문장이 훨씬 오래 기억됩니다.
의견을 말하는 연습도 해보세요. 상대방이 어떤 생각을 말했다고 상상하고 “I think you're right.”, “I totally agree.”, “You have a point.”라고 반응해보세요. 생각이 다르다면 무조건 강하게 반대하기보다 “I'm not sure I agree.” 또는 “I see it differently.”처럼 부드럽게 말할 수 있습니다.
아직 결정하지 못했다면 바로 대답할 필요도 없습니다. “I'm not sure yet.”, “I haven't decided yet.”, “Let me think about it.”처럼 시간을 벌어주는 짧은 표현도 실제 영어 대화에서 매우 유용합니다.
처음에는 401번부터 500번까지 천천히 소리 내어 읽어보세요. 그다음 자신의 감정과 생각을 가장 잘 표현할 수 있는 문장 20개를 골라 반복해서 말해보세요. 마지막에는 한국어 뜻만 보고 영어 문장이 바로 나오는지 확인해보시기 바랍니다.
Feel it. Think it. Say it.
영어는 어려운 생각을 어려운 단어로 말하는 것이 아닙니다. 자신의 마음을 쉬운 문장으로 바로 표현할 수 있을 때 영어는 조금씩 자신의 말이 됩니다.