Meaning
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.
धन्यवाद।
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.
धन्यवाद।
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.
धन्यवाद।
Situation 2
When did you get home?
Just now.
Can I get you something to eat?
Not right now.
I’ll wait for dinner.
मैं रात के खाने का इंतज़ार करूंगा।
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.
आज अस्पताल में थोड़ा ठंडा है।
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.
पूछने के लिए धन्यवाद।
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?".
हम सभी मूल वक्ता की तरह बोलना चाहते हैं। क्या आपने "get+you" को मिलाकर "getcha" बनाने की कोशिश की है? आपका वाक्य होगा «What can I getcha?».
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" की जगह "May" का उपयोग करने का प्रयास करें और बेहतर शब्द चयन के माध्यम से अनुरोध को अलग-अलग तरीकों से प्रस्तुत करें।
उदाहरण:
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. क्या मैं आपके कॉफी के साथ कुछ मीठा ला दूं?
3. क्या मैं आपको सूर्यास्त के दृश्य के साथ एक बेहतर सीट ला दूं?
4. क्या मैं आपको कुछ शांत समय ला दूं? आप ऐसा लग रहा है कि आपको एक ब्रेक की जरूरत है।
5. क्या मैं आपके आज के मूड के लिए एक प्लेलिस्ट ला दूं?
6. क्या मैं आपका कप खाली होने से पहले ही एक रिफिल ला दूं?
7. क्या मैं आपको उस कहानी के साथ एक मुस्कान ला दूं?
8. क्या मैं आपको और कुछ ला दूं, इससे पहले कि आप आराम से बैठें?
