Meaning
"Can I get you"는 상대방에게 무엇을 제공하거나 도와줄 수 있는지 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 주로 친절하게 서비스를 제공하고자 할 때 사용되며, 일상적인 상황에서도 자주 활용됩니다.
예를 들어, 식당에서 웨이터가 손님에게 음료를 제공할 의향이 있는지 물어볼 때 "Can I get you something to drink?"라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이 표현은 상대방의 필요를 먼저 살피고, 그에 맞춰 도움을 주고자 하는 배려의 의미를 담고 있습니다.
또한, 집에 손님이 방문했을 때 "Can I get you anything?"이라고 하면, 상대방이 필요한 것이 있는지 물어보는 친절한 제안이 됩니다. 이처럼 "Can I get you"는 상대방을 배려하고자 하는 마음을 전하는 데 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- Can I get you a drink?
- Can I get you something to eat?
- Can I get you a blanket?
- Can I get you anything?
- Can I get you anything else?
- Writer's Note
01
Can I get you a drink?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to see me.
I thought of you and wanted to stop by.
Can I get you a drink?
A glass of water would be great.
Thanks.
감사합니다.
Situation 2
Can I get you a drink?
Yes, I’d like an orange juice please.
Sure thing.
I’ll keep the menu in case we want to order something else.
Thank you.
감사합니다.
02
Can I get you something to eat?
Situation 1
Can I get you something to eat?
Yes, we’d like a Caesar Salad, Gorgonzola Pizza, and the Grilled Salmon.
Anything else?
That’s all.
Thank you.
감사합니다.
Situation 2
When did you get home?
Just now.
Can I get you something to eat?
Not right now.
I’ll wait for dinner.
저녁을 기다릴게요.
03
Can I get you a blanket?
Situation 1
It’s chilly today.
Can I get you a blanket?
I’d love a blanket.
I’ll get you one from the closet.
Situation 2
It’s a little cold in my room.
Can I get you a blanket?
Yes, please.
Sure.
It’s a bit chilly in the hospital today.
오늘 병원은 조금 쌀쌀하네요.
04
Can I get you anything?
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I feel a little under the weather.
Can I get you anything?
I think maybe I’ll go to see the doctor.
Situation 2
Can I get you anything?
Yes, do you know what isle the sport’s equipment is?
They should be in aisle 4 and 5.
Thank you!
05
Can I get you anything else?
Situation 1
How is your food?
It’s really delicious!
Can I get you anything else?
Not for now.
Thank you for asking.
물어봐 주셔서 감사합니다.
Writer's Note
Don't forget that adding "please" and/or "thank you" can make your request more polite. You can ask the same question but the overall tone of the sentence changes when you add a "please" or "thank you". Being polite doesn't cost you anything, in fact you can be upfront and frank but still be polite.
Tip #1:
We all want to speak more like a native speaker. Have you tried blending "get+you" together to make "getcha"? Your sentence would be "What can I getcha?".
우리 모두는 원어민처럼 더 자연스럽게 말하고 싶어합니다. "get+you"를 합쳐서 "getcha"로 만들어 본 적이 있나요? 그러면 당신의 문장은 "What can I getcha?"가 될 것입니다.
Tip #2:
Try replacing "May" instead of "Can" and deliver the request in different ways through better word choices.
Examples:
1. Can I have a glass of water? 👉 May I have a glass of water?
2. Can you turn on the light? 👉 Can you turn on the light, please? Thank you!
3. Can I use your phone? 👉 May I use your phone?
4. Can I borrow your book? 👉 May I borrow your book?
"Can" 대신 "May"를 사용해보세요. 더 나은 단어 선택을 통해 요청을 다양한 방식으로 전달해 보세요.
예시:
1. Can I have a glass of water? 👉 May I have a glass of water?
2. Can you turn on the light? 👉 Can you turn on the light, please? Thank you!
3. Can I use your phone? 👉 May I use your phone?
4. Can I borrow your book? 👉 May I borrow your book?
Now here are some creative examples using "Can I get you":
1. Can I get you a cozy blanket and a good book for this rainy afternoon?
2. Can I get you something sweet to go with your coffee?
3. Can I get you a better seat with a view of the sunset?
4. Can I get you some quiet time? You look like you need a break.
5. Can I get you a playlist for your mood today?
6. Can I get you a refill before your cup even runs out?
7. Can I get you a smile with that story?
8. Can I get you anything else before you settle in?
2. 커피와 함께 드실 달콤한 것을 가져다 드릴까요?
3. 일몰이 보이는 더 좋은 자리를 가져다 드릴까요?
4. 조용한 시간을 가져다 드릴까요? 휴식이 필요해 보이세요.
5. 오늘 기분에 맞는 플레이리스트를 가져다 드릴까요?
6. 컵이 비기 전에 리필을 가져다 드릴까요?
7. 그 이야기와 함께 미소를 가져다 드릴까요?
8. 자리를 잡기 전에 다른 필요한 것이 있을까요?
