In this short video lesson, the Ukrainian sentence «Я не можу перестати думати про своє майбутнє» (“I can’t stop thinking about my future”) appears in the notebook with a hint: cannot = can’t. Watch the video, then read on for the explanation and some useful phrases.
The phrase: I can’t stop thinking about my future
Like any verb after stop, think takes -ing: can’t stop thinking.
- I can’t stop thinking about my future.It’s always on my mind.
- She can’t stop thinking about him.can’t stop thinking about + a person
- I can’t stop worrying.can’t stop + -ing
Ukrainian has one word, «свій», for “one’s own”. English uses the possessive that matches the person: my future, your future, her future, their future.
Think about or think of?
- think about — to consider, reflect on: I’m thinking about my future.
- think of — to come up with, remember or have an opinion: I can’t think of a name; What do you think of it?
- Sometimes both work: I’m thinking of you / about you.
Phrases about the future
- I’m worried about my future.Expressing concern.
- What are your plans for the future?A common small-talk question.
- I want to live abroad in the future.Talking about goals.
Check yourself
Say it in English, then reveal the answer:
1.His job is always on his mind.
Answer
He can’t stop thinking about his job.
2.You feel anxious about what lies ahead.
Answer
I’m worried about my future.
3.You have no idea what gift to buy.
Answer
I can’t think of a present.
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