In September this year, our 32-year-old son will be tying the knot. For 32 years, except for about two years of military service, he has lived at home with his parents. But he is all grown up now, and about to set off on his own.
Our son had a brief period in school when he went astray and neglected his studies. But he graduated from college and is now hard at work at a small construction company. We are very proud of him. His bride-to-be is kind and beautiful, so we expect them to be very happy as a couple.
Our daughter got married early last year. Now that we’re marrying off our son, my wife and I will finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief. I want to congratulate my dear son as he embarks on a new chapter of his life. And I also want to express my gratitude and appreciation to my wife for taking good care of him all this time.
go astray - to someone straying from the right, moral, or intended course of action
neglect - to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something
올해 9월, 32살인 우리 아들이 결혼을 한다. 약 2년간의 군 복무 기간을 제외하고 32년 동안 집을 떠난 적이 없이 부모와 살았다. 하지만 이제 아들은 다 컸고 이제 부모 곁을 떠나게 된다.
우리 아들은 학창 시절 잠시 방황하며 공부를 소홀히 한 적도 있다. 하지만 지금은 대학을 졸업하고 작은 건설회사에서 열심히 일하고 있다. 우리는 아들이 정말 대견하다. 예비 신부가 착하고 예쁘기 때문에 행복하게 잘 살 것으로 기대한다.
우리 딸은 작년 초에 결혼했다. 이제 아들을 장가보내면 아내와 나는 드디어 한시름 놓을 수 있을 것 같다. 새로운 인생 2막을 시작하는 사랑하는 아들에게 축하한다고 전하고 싶다. 그리고 그동안 아들 뒷바라지를 잘 해준 아내에게도 고맙고 수고했다고 전하고 싶다.
- I don’t think I’m ready to set off on my own yet. / Most people don’t set off on their own until after college.
- The bride-to-be bought us lunch. / Who’s the bride-to-be?
- They seem to be very happy as a couple. / We were very happy as a couple at first.
A: Your son’s wedding date is coming up soon, isn’t it?
B: Yes, it’s early next month.
A: It looks like you’re really done raising him now.
B: I suppose so. It feels bittersweet to send him off after raising him for over 30 years.
A: Any parent can relate to that.
B: Your daughter tied the knot last year, didn’t she? Is she happy?
