i mean
US /aɪ miːn/
UK /aɪ miːn/
구
1.
내 말은, 즉
used to clarify or rephrase something previously said
예시:
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It was a difficult decision, I mean, really tough.
어려운 결정이었어, 내 말은, 정말 힘들었어.
•
She's a great singer, I mean, her voice is incredible.
그녀는 훌륭한 가수야, 내 말은, 그녀의 목소리는 정말 놀라워.
2.
아니, 정확히 말하면
used to correct oneself or to introduce a more precise statement
예시:
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We're meeting at 7, I mean, 7:30.
7시에 만나, 아니, 7시 반에.
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He's from Canada, I mean, Toronto.
그는 캐나다 출신이야, 아니, 토론토 출신이야.
3.
내 말은, 진심으로
used to express frustration or exasperation
예시:
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Why did you do that? I mean, seriously?
왜 그랬어? 내 말은, 진심이야?
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You can't just leave like that, I mean, what about your responsibilities?
그렇게 떠날 수는 없어, 내 말은, 네 책임은 어떻게 할 거야?