Từ nối hội thoại
Từ đệm và từ nối giữ cho cuộc trò chuyện trôi chảy
at the beginning, before things changed
At first I didn't like the city, but now I love it.— At first I didn't like the city, but now I love it.
At first, the job seemed easy.— At first, the job seemed easy.
used to mean other related things in general
We planned the trip and everything.— We planned the trip and everything.
She handled the wedding and everything.— She handled the wedding and everything.
used to introduce a contrasting point
That said, I still think it's worth trying.— That said, I still think it's worth trying.
That said, we should be careful.— That said, we should be careful.
used to introduce a different or opposite point of view
The apartment is cheap; on the other hand, it's far from work.— The apartment is cheap; on the other hand, it's far from work.
He's talented; on the other hand, he's lazy.— He's talented; on the other hand, he's lazy.
used to add a contrasting comment, a bit formal
Having said that, the plan could still fail.— Having said that, the plan could still fail.
Having said that, I appreciate your effort.— Having said that, I appreciate your effort.
suddenly and unexpectedly
All of a sudden, the lights went out.— All of a sudden, the lights went out.
She stood up all of a sudden and left.— She stood up all of a sudden and left.
in the middle part of a place or time; busy doing something
The lamp is in the middle of the table.— The lamp is in the middle of the table.
I'm in the middle of cooking dinner right now.— I'm in the middle of cooking dinner right now.
used to show agreement or move to a new point
All right, let's get started then.— All right, let's get started then.
All right, that sounds fair to me.— All right, that sounds fair to me.
used to show agreement or shift to a new topic
Okay, so what's the next step?— Okay, so what's the next step?
Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then.— Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then.
provided that; on the condition that
You can stay out late, as long as you call me.— You can stay out late, as long as you call me.
As long as it doesn't rain, we'll go hiking.— As long as it doesn't rain, we'll go hiking.
used to return to the main topic, similar to anyway
Anyhow, that's a story for another time.— Anyhow, that's a story for another time.
Anyhow, let's just get to work.— Anyhow, let's just get to work.
for a period of time, not too short or too long
We talked on the phone for a while.— We talked on the phone for a while.
I lived in Tokyo for a while after college.— I lived in Tokyo for a while after college.
used to add another reason to what was said
Besides, it's too late to change now.— Besides, it's too late to change now.
Besides, I already have plans tonight.— Besides, I already have plans tonight.
used to explain something more simply or clearly
He's not answering my calls; in other words, he's avoiding me.— He's not answering my calls; in other words, he's avoiding me.
We're low on cash, in other words, we can't buy it.— We're low on cash, in other words, we can't buy it.
used formally to add extra information
Moreover, the price kept going up.— Moreover, the price kept going up.
Moreover, no one else volunteered.— Moreover, no one else volunteered.
to not know something at all
I have no idea where my keys are.— I have no idea where my keys are.
She had no idea he was coming.— She had no idea he was coming.
used to introduce a contrast with the previous idea
However, we still need more evidence.— However, we still need more evidence.
However, things didn't go as planned.— However, things didn't go as planned.
used to show a contrast still holds true
It's raining, but I still want to go.— It's raining, but I still want to go.
Still, I think we made the right call.— Still, I think we made the right call.
used to say that two or more people do the same thing to one another
They looked at each other and laughed.— They looked at each other and laughed.
We help each other with homework.— We help each other with homework.
used to say a choice doesn't change the outcome
Either way, we'll figure it out.— Either way, we'll figure it out.
Either way, I'm happy with the result.— Either way, I'm happy with the result.
used to ask about a possible future situation, often to raise a worry
What if it rains during the picnic?— What if it rains during the picnic?
What if we just tried a different plan?— What if we just tried a different plan?
in a way that suggests something, often untrue
She talks as if she knows everything.— She talks as if she knows everything.
He acted as if nothing happened.— He acted as if nothing happened.
used to say something is true no matter what
In any case, we should leave early.— In any case, we should leave early.
In any case, thanks for trying.— In any case, thanks for trying.
used to return to the main point, similar to anyway
At any rate, we finished on time.— At any rate, we finished on time.
At any rate, let's move on.— At any rate, let's move on.
to be expected or required to do something
You're supposed to wear a helmet on the bike.— You're supposed to wear a helmet on the bike.
The train was supposed to arrive at noon.— The train was supposed to arrive at noon.
used before giving an opinion that may not matter much
For what it's worth, I liked your idea.— For what it's worth, I liked your idea.
For what it's worth, I think you did great.— For what it's worth, I think you did great.
to be very excited about something that will happen soon
I can't wait to see you this weekend.— I can't wait to see you this weekend.
She can't wait for summer vacation.— She can't wait for summer vacation.
to want or be in the mood for something
I feel like eating pizza tonight.— I feel like eating pizza tonight.
Do you feel like going for a walk?— Do you feel like going for a walk?
used to add an important point the listener should note
Mind you, it wasn't cheap either.— Mind you, it wasn't cheap either.
Mind you, she warned us beforehand.— Mind you, she warned us beforehand.
used to say the opposite might be more true
If anything, it got worse over time.— If anything, it got worse over time.
If anything, I trust him more now.— If anything, I trust him more now.
to prefer to do one thing instead of another
I would rather stay home than go out tonight.— I would rather stay home than go out tonight.
She would rather walk than take the bus.— She would rather walk than take the bus.
used to give a personal opinion directly
If you ask me, it's not worth it.— If you ask me, it's not worth it.
If you ask me, she made the right choice.— If you ask me, she made the right choice.
used to give strong advice or a warning
You had better finish your homework before dinner.— You had better finish your homework before dinner.
We'd better hurry or we'll miss the bus.— We'd better hurry or we'll miss the bus.
to be going to do something very soon
We were about to leave when the phone rang.— We were about to leave when the phone rang.
I'm about to start cooking dinner.— I'm about to start cooking dinner.
used to say something honestly, often unexpected
To tell you the truth, I forgot about it.— To tell you the truth, I forgot about it.
To tell you the truth, I was scared.— To tell you the truth, I was scared.
used to give a blunt or direct opinion
Frankly, I don't think it'll work.— Frankly, I don't think it'll work.
Frankly, that was a bad decision.— Frankly, that was a bad decision.
at the scheduled time, not late
The train arrived right on time.— The train arrived right on time.
Please make sure to be on time for the meeting.— Please make sure to be on time for the meeting.
used to repeat or remind of a point already made
Like I said, we're not changing the date.— Like I said, we're not changing the date.
Like I said, it's not that simple.— Like I said, it's not that simple.
informal way to admit something honestly
Not gonna lie, that was pretty scary.— Not gonna lie, that was pretty scary.
Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous.— Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous.
early enough for something; before a deadline
We got to the airport in time for our flight.— We got to the airport in time for our flight.
Will you finish the project in time?— Will you finish the project in time?
used before saying something that might sound rude
No offense, but that plan sounds risky.— No offense, but that plan sounds risky.
No offense, I just prefer to work alone.— No offense, I just prefer to work alone.
in the process of traveling to a place
I'm on my way, I'll be there in ten minutes.— I'm on my way, I'll be there in ten minutes.
She was on her way home when it started raining.— She was on her way home when it started raining.
used to show surprise or confirm something obvious
No kidding, I didn't expect that at all.— No kidding, I didn't expect that at all.
No kidding? That's amazing news.— No kidding? That's amazing news.
physically present, not by phone or online
I'd rather discuss this in person.— I'd rather discuss this in person.
You have to sign the form in person.— You have to sign the form in person.
informal way to emphasize truth or ask if something is true
Are you for real right now?— Are you for real right now?
That movie was for real amazing.— That movie was for real amazing.
intentionally, not by accident
He broke the vase on purpose.— He broke the vase on purpose.
I didn't do it on purpose, I promise.— I didn't do it on purpose, I promise.
used to emphasize that you are telling the truth
I swear, I didn't touch anything.— I swear, I didn't touch anything.
I swear, this is the best pizza ever.— I swear, this is the best pizza ever.
without intending to; by chance
I deleted the file by accident.— I deleted the file by accident.
We met by accident at the grocery store.— We met by accident at the grocery store.
used to ask someone to believe you
Trust me, this will work out fine.— Trust me, this will work out fine.
Trust me, you don't want to miss this.— Trust me, you don't want to miss this.
needing or wanting to do something quickly
Sorry, I can't talk now, I'm in a hurry.— Sorry, I can't talk now, I'm in a hurry.
He ate breakfast in a hurry and left.— He ate breakfast in a hurry and left.