Day 47 - I've(you've) been so busy / How have you been?

의미 분석

• How have you been?
  • 잘 지냈어? / 어떻게 지내고 있었어?
  • 오랜만에 만난 사람에게 그 동안 어떻게 지냈는지 안부를 묻는 표현 / 현재 상태보다는 최근의 시간 동안의 상태에 대한 질문
• I've(you've) been so busy
  • 정말 바빴어(정말 바빴구나) 
  • 일정이나 활동이 매우 많아서 시간이 부족했거나, 어떤 일에 집중하지 못했다는 의미

 

기본 예문

How have you been?

상황 1: 오랜만에 만난 친구 간의 대화

• 상황: 두 친구가 오랜만에 만났을 때

친구 A: Hey, it’s been a while! How have you been?

 

친구 B: I’ve been good, just busy with work. How about you?

 

친구 A: Same here, work has been crazy. But I’m glad we could catch up today.

 

친구 B: Me too. We should do this more often.

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상황 2: 직장 동료 간의 대화

• 상황: 출장이 길어지고 난 후, 동료와 재회할 때

동료 A: It’s good to see you back! How have you been?

 

동료 B: Thanks! I’ve been alright, just dealing with a lot of things on the trip. How about you?

 

동료 A: I’ve been well, holding down the fort here. We missed you around the office.

 

동료 B: It’s good to be back. Let’s catch up later.

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상황 3: 가족 대화

• 상황: 가족 모임에서 오랜만에 본 사촌에게

나: Hey, it’s been so long! How have you been?

 

사촌: I’ve been pretty good, thanks. School has been keeping me busy. How about you?

 

나: I’ve been doing well too, just work and more work. It’s great to see everyone again.

 

사촌: Definitely. We should plan more family gatherings.

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상황 4: 친구와의 문자 메시지 대화

• 상황: 오랜만에 연락을 주고받을 때

친구 A: Hey! Long time no chat. How have you been?

 

친구 B: Hey! I’ve been alright, just keeping busy with life. What about you?

 

친구 A: Same here. We should meet up sometime soon!

 

친구 B: Absolutely. Let’s plan something for next weekend.

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상황 5: 옛 친구와의 재회

• 상황: 옛 친구를 오랜만에 만나 인사를 할 때

나: Wow, it’s been ages! How have you been?

 

친구: I’ve been good! Life’s been treating me well. How about you?

 

나: I’ve been great, just taking things day by day. It’s really nice to see you again.

 

친구: Same here. We should catch up properly soon.

 

I've been / You've been so busy 

상황 1: 친구 간의 대화

• 상황: 친구가 서로 오랫동안 연락하지 못했을 때

친구 A: Hey, we haven’t seen each other in ages! How have you been?

 

친구 B: I know, I’ve been so busy with work and family stuff. It feels like I haven’t had a moment to myself.

 

친구 A: I totally get that. What’s been keeping you so busy?

 

친구 B: Well, we’ve had a big project at work, plus I’ve been helping my sister with her wedding planning. It’s been nonstop.

 

친구 A: Wow, sounds hectic. Let’s make some time to catch up soon!

 

친구 B: Definitely. I really need to unwind and just relax with a good friend.

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상황 2: 직장 동료 간의 대화

• 상황: 동료가 최근 프로젝트 때문에 바빴을 때

동료 A: I haven’t seen you around much lately. Everything okay?

 

동료 B: Yeah, I’ve been so busy with the new product launch. It’s been crazy trying to get everything ready on time.

 

동료 A: I can imagine. Product launches are always intense. How’s it going?

 

동료 B: We’re getting there, but there’s still so much to do. I’ve been working late every night this week.

 

동료 A: Sounds tough. Let me know if you need any help wrapping things up.

 

동료 B: Thanks, I might take you up on that offer.

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상황 3: 가족 대화

• 상황: 부모님이 자녀에게 최근 바쁜 일정에 대해 물어볼 때

엄마: You’ve been so busy lately. We barely see you around the house.

 

자녀: I know, Mom. School has been overwhelming with all the exams and assignments. Plus, I’m trying to keep up with my part-time job.

 

엄마: That’s a lot to handle. Make sure you’re not overworking yourself.

 

자녀: I’m trying to balance everything, but it’s tough. I’ll try to slow down after this week.

 

엄마: Good. Remember, it’s important to take care of yourself too.

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상황 4: 연인 간의 대화

• 상황: 연인이 서로 만나지 못했을 때

연인 A: We haven’t had much time together recently. Is everything alright?

 

연인 B: Yeah, I’m sorry about that. I’ve been so busy with work and trying to finish my degree. It feels like I’m always running from one thing to the next.

 

연인 A: I figured as much. I’ve missed you, though. We should plan a quiet evening together soon.

 

연인 B: I’d love that. I’ve missed you too. Let’s do something relaxing this weekend.

 

연인 A: Sounds perfect. You deserve a break.

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상황 5: 학교에서의 대화

• 상황: 학생이 서로 오랫동안 이야기하지 못했을 때

학생 A: I feel like we haven’t hung out in forever. What’s been going on?

 

학생 B: I know! I’ve been so busy with extracurricular activities and trying to keep up with all the schoolwork. It’s been non-stop.

 

학생 A: That sounds intense. Are you doing okay with everything?

 

학생 B: It’s been tough, but I’m managing. I just need to get through this week and then I’ll have some breathing room.

 

학생 A: Let’s make sure we hang out after that. You need a break.

 

학생 B: Definitely. I’m looking forward to it.

 

표현을 다른 식으로 바꿔 쓸 수 있는 예시와 설명

How have you been?

1. How’s everything?
   • Original: How have you been?
   • Alternative: How’s everything?
   • Explanation: "How’s everything?"는 "모든 일이 잘 되고 있나요?"라는 뜻으로, 전체적인 상태를 묻는 표현입니다.
2. How’s life treating you?
   • Original: How have you been?
   • Alternative: How’s life treating you?
   • Explanation: "How’s life treating you?"는 "요즘 인생은 어때?"라는 뜻으로, 조금 더 개인적인 안부를 묻는 표현입니다.
3. What’s new?
   • Original: How have you been?
   • Alternative: What’s new?
   • Explanation: "What’s new?"는 "새로운 소식 있나요?"라는 뜻으로, 최근에 일어난 일에 대해 물어볼 때 사용됩니다.
4. How are things?
   • Original: How have you been?
   • Alternative: How are things?
   • Explanation: "How are things?"는 "어떻게 지내?"라는 뜻으로, 좀 더 일반적인 안부를 묻는 표현입니다.
5. How’s it going?
   • Original: How have you been?
   • Alternative: How’s it going?
   • Explanation: "How’s it going?"는 "어떻게 지내?"라는 뜻으로, 조금 더 캐주얼한 안부 표현입니다.

 

I've been / You've been so busy

1. I've been swamped
   • Original: I’ve been so busy with work and family stuff.
   • Alternative: I’ve been swamped with work and family stuff.
   • Explanation: "I've been swamped"는 "정말 정신없이 바빴어"라는 뜻으로, 같은 의미를 전달합니다.
2. I've had my hands full
   • Original: I’ve been so busy with the new product launch.
   • Alternative: I’ve had my hands full with the new product launch.
   • Explanation: "I've had my hands full"는 "손이 정말 많이 갔어"라는 뜻으로, 같은 의미를 전달합니다.
3. I've been overwhelmed
   • Original: I’ve been so busy with school.
   • Alternative: I’ve been overwhelmed with school.
   • Explanation: "I've been overwhelmed"는 "정말 벅찼어"라는 뜻으로, 같은 의미를 전달합니다.
4. I've been tied up
   • Original: I’ve been so busy trying to finish my degree.
   • Alternative: I’ve been tied up trying to finish my degree.
   • Explanation: "I've been tied up"는 "매우 바빴어"라는 뜻으로, 같은 의미를 전달합니다.
5. You've been buried in work
   • Original: You’ve been so busy with all the exams.
   • Alternative: You’ve been buried in work with all the exams.
   • Explanation: "You've been buried in work"는 "일에 파묻혀 있었어"라는 뜻으로, 같은 의미를 전달합니다.