023 I don't think I'm going to[gonna] ~나 ~ 안 할까 해 / 나 ~ 못할 것 같아

앞서 배운 긍정문 표현에 don't만 붙이면 "나 ~하지 않을 것 같아", "~안 하려고 해"라는 의미의 완곡한 거절이나 부정적 추측 표현이 됩니다. 영어에서는 "I think I'm not going to~"보다 "I don't think I'm going to~" 형태로 생각의 주체 자체를 부정하는 것을 훨씬 자연스럽게 여깁니다.

 

일상 및 거절 (Everyday Life & Declining)

• I don't think I'm going to make it tonight. (오늘 밤엔 참석 못 할 것 같아 / 못 갈 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to go out today. (오늘은 외출 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to cook tonight. (오늘 저녁엔 요리 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to watch this movie. (이 영화는 안 볼 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to buy this. (이건 안 살래.)
• I don't think I'm going to use this anymore. (이건 더 이상 안 쓸 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to answer the phone. (전화 안 받을래.)
• I don't think I'm going to need a jacket. (재킷은 필요 없을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to stay long. (오래 머물지는 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to change my clothes. (옷 안 갈아입어도 될 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to renew my lease. (집 계약 연장 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to wait in this line. (이 줄에 서서 안 기다릴래.)
• I don't think I'm going to drink coffee this late. (이 시간에 커피는 안 마시는 게 좋겠어.)

업무 및 학교 (Work & School)

• I don't think I'm going to finish this on time. (제시간에 이거 못 끝낼 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to pass the exam. (시험에 합격 못 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to apply for that job. (그 일자리에 지원 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to attend the meeting. (회의에 참석 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to get a promotion. (승진 못 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to take this class. (이 수업 안 들을래.)
• I don't think I'm going to accept their offer. (그들의 제안을 수락하지 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to ask for help. (도움을 요청하진 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to work overtime today. (오늘 야근 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to make any mistakes. (실수 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to change the schedule. (일정을 변경하진 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to give a presentation. (내가 발표하진 않을 것 같아.)

다이어트 및 식사 (Diet & Dining)

• I don't think I'm going to have breakfast today. (오늘 아침은 안 먹을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to order dessert. (디저트는 주문 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to finish my food. (음식 다 못 먹을 것 같아 / 남길 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to drink tonight. (오늘 밤엔 술 안 마시려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to eat meat for a while. (당분간 고기는 안 먹을까 봐.)
• I don't think I'm going to try this spicy food. (이 매운 음식은 도전 안 할래.)
• I don't think I'm going to have another slice of pizza. (피자 한 조각 더는 못 먹겠어.)
• I don't think I'm going to skip lunch. (점심은 거르지 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to eat out this weekend. (이번 주말엔 외식 안 하려고.)

대인관계 및 소통 (Relationships & Communication)

• I don't think I'm going to tell him the truth. (그에게 진실을 말하지 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to call her back. (그녀에게 다시 전화 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to invite them. (그들을 초대하진 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to agree with his plan. (그의 계획에 동의하지 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to text him first. (내가 먼저 문자 하진 않을래.)
• I don't think I'm going to forgive him easily. (그를 쉽게 용서하진 않을 것 같야.)
• I don't think I'm going to argue with you. (너랑 말싸움하고 싶지 않아 / 안 할래.)
• I don't think I'm going to blend in with them. (그들과 잘 어울리지 못할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to blame anyone. (누구를 탓하진 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to bring it up again. (그 얘기 다시는 안 꺼낼 것 같아.)

포기 및 부정적 추측 (Giving Up & Negative Predictions)

• I don't think I'm going to win this game. (이번 게임은 내가 못 이길 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to lose any weight. (살이 안 빠질 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to find my keys. (열쇠 못 찾을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to catch the train. (기차 못 탈 것 같아 / 놓칠 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to forget this experience. (이 경험은 잊지 못할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to understand this rule. (이 규칙은 이해 못 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to sleep well tonight. (오늘 밤엔 잠을 잘 못 잘 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to get used to this. (여기에 적응 못 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to fit in this dress. (이 드레스 나한테 안 맞을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to recover soon. (금방 회복되진 않을 것 같아.)

금전 및 쇼핑 (Money & Shopping)

• I don't think I'm going to buy a new car this year. (올해는 새 차 안 살 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to spend much money today. (오늘은 돈을 많이 안 쓸 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to cancel my subscription. (구독 취소 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to get a refund. (환불 못 받을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to tip this waiter. (이 웨이터에겐 팁 안 줄래.)
• I don't think I'm going to lend him any money. (그에게 돈 안 빌려줄 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to afford this luxury. (이런 사치는 누릴 형편이 안 될 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to invest in this stock. (이 주식에는 투자 안 하려고.)

여행 및 이동 (Travel & Moving)

• I don't think I'm going to go abroad this summer. (이번 여름엔 해외에 안 갈 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to take a taxi. (택시 안 탈래.)
• I don't think I'm going to get lost with this map. (이 지도만 있으면 길 잃지 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to pack heavy. (짐을 무겁게 싸진 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to visit that museum. (그 박물관은 안 갈 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to move to another city. (다른 도시로 이사하진 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to rent a bicycle. (자전거 대여 안 하려고.)

취미 및 다짐 (Hobbies & Resolutions)

• I don't think I'm going to exercise today. (오늘 운동 안 할까 봐.)
• I don't think I'm going to play games tonight. (오늘 밤엔 게임 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to give up on my dream. (내 꿈을 포기하진 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to quit learning English. (영어 공부 그만두지 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to upload a video this week. (이번 주엔 영상 업로드 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to start yoga. (요가 시작 안 하려고.)
• I don't think I'm going to take up painting. (그림 그리는 취미는 안 가질 것 같아.)

건강 및 신체 상태 (Health & Body)

• I don't think I'm going to feel better soon. (금방 몸이 나아질 것 같지 않아.)
• I don't think I'm going to get a cold. (감기 걸리진 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to need a doctor. (병원에 갈 필요까지는 없을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to gain weight from this. (이거 먹는다고 살찌진 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to survive this workout. (이 운동 강도면 나 못 살아남을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to need surgery. (수술까지는 안 해도 될 것 같아.)

기타 일반 상황 (Miscellaneous)

• I don't think I'm going to change my mind. (내 마음은 안 바뀔 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to regret this decision. (이 결정 후회 안 할 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to be late. (늦지 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to be fine. (나 안 괜찮을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to make a fuss about it. (그 일로 소란 피우지 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to hide anything from you. (너한테 아무것도 숨기지 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to throw this away. (이거 안 버릴래.)
• I don't think I'm going to care what they say. (그들이 뭐라 하든 신경 안 쓸 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to take this risk. (이 위험을 감수하진 않을래.)
• I don't think I'm going to have enough time. (시간이 충분하지 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to be selected. (내가 뽑히지는 않을 것 같아.)
• I don't think I'm going to complain about it. (그것에 대해 불평하진 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to look back. (뒤돌아보지 않을 거야 / 후회하지 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to doubt myself. (내 자신을 의심하지 않을 거야.)
• I don't think I'm going to lose this opportunity. (이 기회를 놓치지 않을 것 같아.)

 

Grammar & Usage Tips

영어는 '부정'을 앞으로 당기는 것을 좋아한다!

• 한국어로는 보통 "나 내일 안 갈 것 같아"라고 뒤쪽(동사)을 부정하죠? 그래서 영어로 바꿀 때 많은 분들이 이렇게 실수를 합니다.
  • 어색한 표현: I think I'm not going to go tomorrow. (X)
  • 자연스러운 표현: I don't think I'm going to go tomorrow. (O)
• 왜 그럴까? 영어는 자신의 결론이나 태도(부정적인 생각)를 문장 앞부분에서 빨리 밝히는 것을 선호합니다. "내 생각은 이래(~not)"가 아니라, "내 생각은 그렇지 않아(I don't think~)"라고 문두에서 선언하는 것이 훨씬 더 원어민스럽고 자연스러운 어순입니다.

완곡하고 예의 바른 '거절'의 무기

• 친구의 초대나 제안을 거절할 때 "I'm not going to go.(나 안 갈 거야)"라고 하면 너무 직설적이고 단호하게 들려 상대방이 상처를 받을 수 있습니다.이때 앞에 I don't think를 붙여주면 뉘앙스가 마법처럼 부드러워집니다.
  • I'm not going to attend the party. (나 파티 참석 안 할 거야. 😐 단호박 거절)
  • I don't think I'm going to attend the party. (나 파티 참석 못 할 것 같아. 🥺 부드럽고 완곡한 거절)
• 핵심 팁: 비즈니스 상황이나 예의를 차려야 하는 관계에서 무언가를 거절하거나 부정적인 전망을 말해야 할 때, 이 패턴을 쓰면 "주변 상황이나 내 사정상 그렇게 하기가 힘들 것 같다"는 뉘앙스를 주어 매우 교양 있는 거절이 됩니다.

'gonna' 사용 시 축약 주의보

• 긍정문과 마찬가지로 구어체에서는 going to를 gonna로 줄여 말합니다.
  • I don't think I'm going to make it.
  • = I don't think I'm gonna make it.
• 주의! 간혹 미드나 팝송에서 앞의 I don't think마저 귀찮아서 생략하고 "I'm not gonna win (나 안 이길 것 같아/못 이길 거야)"이라고 말하는 경우를 보셨을 겁니다.
• 이 구조도 문법적으로 맞지만, 앞서 말씀드린 대로 I'm not gonna ~는 내 의지가 100% 반영된 확고하고 다소 딱딱한 부정이 됩니다. "내 생각엔 ~않을 것 같아"라는 추측과 완곡함을 살리고 싶다면 귀찮더라도 반드시 앞의 **I don't think**를 살려서 말해야 합니다.