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In this episode, you’ll learn how to point out someone’s current situation and how to suggest taking action politely.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Expression 1
今は授業中でしょ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | You’re in class right now, aren’t you? |
| English (UK) | You’re in class at the moment, right? |
| Korean | 지금 수업 중이잖아. |
| French | Tu es en cours maintenant, n’est-ce pas ? |
| German | Du bist gerade im Unterricht, oder? |
| Spanish | Ahora estás en clase, ¿verdad? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você está na aula agora, né? |
| Hindi | अभी तो तुम क्लास में हो, है ना? |
| Indonesian | Sekarang kan lagi pelajaran, ya? |
| Vietnamese | Bây giờ bạn đang học đúng không? |
| Thai | ตอนนี้คุณอยู่ในชั้นเรียนใช่ไหม |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used to point out someone’s current state, often as a gentle reminder or mild scolding. 「でしょ」 softens the statement, adding a conversational tone instead of sounding too strict. It’s commonly used among classmates, friends, or younger students.
Example Sentences
- 今は授業中でしょ。携帯は使わないで。
→ You’re in class right now, aren’t you? Don’t use your phone. - 今は授業中でしょ。静かにして。
→ You’re in class at the moment, right? Be quiet. - 今は授業中でしょ。あとで質問してもいいよ。
→ You’re in class now, aren’t you? You can ask questions later.
Expression 2
先生に教えて
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Ask the teacher. |
| English (UK) | Tell the teacher. |
| Korean | 선생님에게 알려. |
| French | Dis-le au professeur. |
| German | Sag es dem Lehrer. |
| Spanish | Cuéntaselo al profesor. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Conte ao professor. |
| Hindi | शिक्षक को बताओ। |
| Indonesian | Beritahu guru. |
| Vietnamese | Hãy nói với giáo viên. |
| Thai | บอกคุณครูนะ |
Meaning & Usage
A direct but polite way to suggest informing the teacher. Often used when someone needs guidance, confirmation, or help. In casual contexts, it’s friendly and instructive; in more formal contexts, you might use 「先生に伝えてください」.
Example Sentences
- 宿題のことでわからないことがあったら、先生に教えて。
→ If there’s something you don’t understand about the homework, ask the teacher. - 授業の進め方に困ったら、先生に教えて。
→ If you’re having trouble with the lesson, tell the teacher. - プロジェクトの提出方法を忘れたら、先生に教えてもらおう。
→ If you forget how to submit the project, let’s ask the teacher.
Final Note
「今は授業中でしょ」 is a conversational reminder of someone’s current situation, often used to prompt attention or caution. 「先生に教えて」 provides guidance on how to act appropriately by informing a teacher. Together, they illustrate natural interaction in classroom settings, combining casual correction with helpful direction.