I think 대신 쓸 수 있는 표현 21가지

I think 대신 쓰는 표현을 보기 전에,

I think 다음 문장에는 부정문을 넣지 않고 I don't think라고 쓴다.

예를들어 '그 제품이 한국에 없는 걸로 아는데'라고 말하려면

I think the item is not in Korea가 아니라

I don't think the item is in Korea라고 해야한다. 이유는 모른다

아래에도 있는 비슷한 표현인 I believe는 그런거 없으니 편하게 써도 된다.

 

#1. I'm not going to lie

예문 - I'm not going to lie, I was pretty insulted to not be invited to my ex boyfriend's wedding.

 

#2. in all honesty (약간 informal)

예문 - In all honesty, I had every right to be there.

 

#3. in my view (2번보다 formal)

예문 - In my view, I should've been invited so it was totally fair for me to turn up on the day.

 

#4. if you ask me

예문 - If you ask me, the church service was wonderful, but it was a shame I had to stand at the back.

 

#5. as far as I can tell (neutral, neither formal nor informal)

예문 - As far as I can tell, the bride wasn't really expecting me.

 

#6. to my mind (formal)

예문 - To my mind, she should've been happier to see me and receive my support.

 

#7. as far as I'm concerned (slightly more formal)

예문 - As far as I'm concerned, she totally overreated and shouldn't have cried.

 

#8. the way I see things/it

예문 - The way I see things, I made the family photographs a lot more interesting.

 

#9. as I see things/it

예문 - As I see it, they obviously didn't take me into consideration when drawing up the seating plans.

 

#10. it seems to me that (neutral, 약간 formal)

예문 - It seems to me that everyone overreacted when I tried to sit at the top table.

#11. I believe

예문 - I believe that they should have just made space for me in the first place.

 

#12. I would say/I'd say

예문 - I'd say that the food was very good, but it was a shame I had to share with my neighbor.

 

#13. I consider ... to be...

예문 - I consider it to be very rude that I was forced to sit down when I stood up to make a speech.

 

#14. To me (=im ny opinion)

예문 - To me, no one knows my ex better than me so I should've been able to tell all of our funny stories.

 

#15. from my point of view (약간 formal 그러나 아무때나 써도 무방하다고 한다)

예문 - From my point of view, the first dance was cringe-worthy so I did everyone a favour by joining in.

 

#16. it is my view/belief that

예문 - It is my that the open bar made everything worse.

 

#17. I reckon (slang, 영국에서 많이 쓰인다고 한다)

예문 - I reckon the sixth gin and tonic tipped me over the edge.

 

#18. I honestly believe that

예문 - I honestly believe that if I hadn't started cutting the cake, no one would have.

 

#19. honestly speaking (informal)

예문 - Honestly speaking, I probably shouldn't have thrown my slice at the bride.

 

#20. I feel that

예문 - I feel that my ex could have found a more welcoming bride with a better sense of humour.

 

#21. personally speaking (neutral)

예문 - Personally speaking, calling the police was a bit OTT.