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You are still a fantastic singer

뜻: 너는 여전히 훌륭한 가수야

 

간단 설명

“You are still a fantastic singer”는 예전에 노래를 잘했던 사람에게 지금도 여전히 실력이 좋다고 칭찬할 때 사용하는 표현

여기서 “still”은 ‘여전히 변함없이’라는 뉘앙스를 강조해 주는 핵심 포인트

오랜만에 노래를 들었을 때, 공백이 있었던 사람을 격려할 때 특히 자연스럽게 사용됨

상대방에게 자신감을 주는 따뜻한 칭찬 표현으로 일상 회화에서 매우 유용함

 

문법 팁

You are still + 형용사 + 명사

“still” 위치는 be동사 뒤에 오는 것이 자연스러움

예: You are still amazing / You are still great at singing

 

비슷한 의미의 표현:

표현	의미
You still sound amazing.	여전히 노래 너무 잘한다.
You haven’t lost your touch.	감이 전혀 안 죽었네.
You’re as good as ever.	예전처럼 여전히 잘한다.

 

실용 회화 예시

(상황: 오랜만에 친구가 노래하는 걸 듣고 감탄하는 상황)

A: Wait… you still sing?
B: Not really. I haven’t practiced in years.
A: No way. Sing something right now.
B: Seriously? I’m kind of rusty.
A: Come on, just a little. I’m curious.
B: Alright… don’t judge me.

(노래 후)

A: Are you kidding me? You are still a fantastic singer.
B: What? No way. I messed up a few parts.
A: I didn’t even notice. You sound amazing.
B: Really? I thought I lost it.
A: Not at all. You haven’t lost your touch.
B: That actually means a lot. I’ve been insecure about it.
A: You shouldn’t be. Your voice is still so strong.
B: Maybe I should start singing again.
A: You definitely should. You’ve still got it.
B: Wow… I didn’t expect that reaction.
A: I’m serious. You’re as good as ever.
B: Okay… now I feel motivated again.
A: Good. Next time, we’re going to karaoke.
B: Haha, deal. But you’re singing too.

• rusty 감이 떨어진 상태
• don’t judge me 평가하지 마
• mess up 망치다, 실수하다
• lose your touch 감각을 잃다
• you’ve still got it 아직 실력 살아있다

 

포인트 정리

표현	의미	사용 상황
You are still a fantastic singer.	여전히 훌륭한 가수야	오랜만에 실력 칭찬
You haven’t lost your touch.	감 안 죽었네	실력 유지 강조
You’re as good as ever.	예전처럼 잘한다	비교 칭찬

 

번외 예문

A: I was nervous to sing again after so long.
B: Why? You are still a fantastic singer.
A: You really think so?
B: Of course. Your voice hasn’t changed at all.

A: I guess I just needed a little confidence boost.
B: Well, now you’ve got it. Don’t stop singing again.

• confidence boost 자신감 상승
• hasn’t changed at all 전혀 변하지 않았다