How to Say ‘I came to keep a friend company.’ in Traditional Chinese
我是來陪朋友的。
wǒ shì lái péi péng yǒu de
[wǒ shì lai péi puhng-yoh de]
💬 Usage Tip: Wrapping an action in 是…的 points at the reason or circumstance behind something already happening. Here it explains why you're at the bar: 我是來工作的 "I'm here for work".
Phrase Breakdown
我是來
wǒ shì lái
I came (here)
The pattern 是…的 stresses the purpose. 我是來 means 'I came here to…'.
我是來工作的。
I came here to work.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wǒ]
I
A pronoun referring to oneself.
我是老師。
I am a teacher.
是
shì
[shì]
to be
Used to indicate identity or status.
這是我點的咖啡。
This is the coffee I ordered.
來
lái
[lai]
to come
Often used to invite someone to come over, join, or take part in something.
有空可以來我們攤位看看，也歡迎你來聊聊。
If you have time, you can come check out our booth, and you’re also welcome to come chat.
陪朋友的。
péi péng yǒu de
to keep a friend company
陪 (péi) means 'to accompany'. 的 closes the 是…的 pattern.
我週末要陪朋友。
I'm keeping my friend company this weekend.
Words in this phrase
陪
péi
[péi]
to accompany
To keep someone company.
我陪你去。
I'll go with you.
朋友
péng yǒu
[puhng-yoh]
friend
A person you know and like; it can also refer to friendly connections in social or work settings.
在這場職涯講座裡，我認識了一位新朋友。
At this career seminar, I met a new friend.
的
de
[de]
(emphasis particle)
Used with 是 to stress a purpose or fact.
我是來喝酒的。
I came here to drink.
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