[영어회화 패턴] I was wondering if

"I was wondering if~"는 누군가에게 무엇인가를 물어보거나 부탁하는 데 사용되는 공손한 표현입니다. 이표현은 직접적이지 않지만, 매우 정중하고 예의 바른 언어로 인정받고 있습니다.

 

정보나 조언을 요청하는 경우

• I was wondering if you could recommend a good restaurant in this area.(이 지역에서 좋은 식당을 추천해주실 수 있을까요?)
• I was wondering if you have any tips for studying English more effectively.(영어공부를 더 효과적으로 하는 방법이 있을까요?)

 

부탁이나 요청을 하는 경우

• I was wondering if you could lend me your car for the weekend.(주말에 당신의 차를 빌릴 수있을까요?)
• I was wondering if you could help me move some furniture this weekend.(이번 주말에 가구몇 개 옮기는 데 도와주실 수 있을까요?)

 

불편을 끼쳐드리지 않으려는 경우

• I was wondering if it's possible to reschedule our meeting for next week.(다음 주로 회의 일정을 변경할 수 있는지 궁금합니다.)
• I was wondering if it's okay to leave the party early tonight.(오늘 밤 파티를 일찍 떠나도 괜찮을까요?)