Meaning
उदाहरण के लिए, अगर आप किसी को चाय पेश करना चाहते हैं, तो आप कह सकते हैं: "Can I interest you in a cup of tea?"। इसका अर्थ होगा कि आप विनम्रता से पूछ रहे हैं कि क्या वे चाय पीने में रुचि रखते हैं।
इस वाक्यांश का उपयोग अक्सर व्यापारिक संदर्भों में भी किया जाता है, जैसे कि जब कोई विक्रेता अपने ग्राहक को कोई नया प्रोडक्ट या सेवा पेश करना चाहता है। यह एक विनम्र तरीका है किसी को कुछ नया आजमाने के लिए प्रेरित करने का।
इस तरह की पेशकश करते समय, यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि आप शिष्टाचार और सम्मान का पालन करें, ताकि सामने वाला व्यक्ति सहज महसूस करे।
Today's Sentences
- Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?
- Can I interest you in today’s special?
- Can I interest you in a game of chess?
- Can I interest you in some new furniture?
- Can I interest you in some new headphones?
- Writer's Note
01
Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?
Situation 1
Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?
Sure.
That’s really kind of you.
यह वास्तव में आपकी मेहरबानी है।
What’s your drink?
I’ll have a cappuccino, if that’s alright.
Situation 2
I’m not sure what to order yet.
Take your time. We’re kinda known for our hot drinks though.
Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?
क्या मैं आपको एक कप "coffee" के लिए दिलचस्पी दिला सकता हूँ?
Really? I’d love a cup of coffee.
I’ll have it black with no cream, no sugar please.
मैं इसे बिना क्रीम और बिना चीनी के काला ही लूंगा कृपया।
I’ll have it ready for you real quick.
02
Can I interest you in today’s special?
Situation 1
I want to try something new but I’m not sure what I want.
Can I interest you in today’s special?
What’s the special today?
आज की विशेष पेशकश क्या है?
It’s Steak Tacos with a side salad and soup.
Situation 2
What’s in the Jambalaya here?
There’s sausage and shrimp.
Hmm, I’m not sure if that’s what I want.
Can I interest you in today’s special?
03
Can I interest you in a game of chess?
Situation 1
I’m so bored.
There’s nothing to do around here.
यहाँ करने के लिए कुछ भी नहीं है।
Can I interest you in a game of chess?
Chess?
I’ve never played chess before.
मैंने पहले कभी शतरंज नहीं खेला।
It’s really fun and it’ll keep us busy for a few hours.
Situation 2
Can I interest you in a game of chess?
Sure.
Except that I have no idea what the rules are.
सिवाय इसके कि मुझे यह नहीं पता कि नियम क्या हैं।
It’s ok.
I’ll teach you as we play.
मैं तुम्हें खेलते-खेलते सिखाऊंगा।
I’ll give it a try.
04
Can I interest you in some new furniture?
Situation 1
Are you browsing today or is there a specific item that you’re looking for?
We’re browsing today because of the sale.
You’re right, there’s a sale in the sofa and decor section.
Can I interest you in some new furniture?
क्या मैं आपको कुछ नया फर्नीचर दिखा सकता हूँ?
Sure.
We’ll take a look and come find you if we have any questions.
हम देख लेंगे और अगर हमें कोई सवाल होगा तो हम आपको ढूंढ लेंगे।
Situation 2
Hello, welcome to Chapter Decor.
We’re here for the opening sale.
Great!
Can I interest you in some new furniture?
क्या मैं आपको कुछ नए फर्नीचर में रुचि दिला सकता हूँ?
We’d like to see bed frames and dressers please.
05
Can I interest you in some new headphones?
Situation 1
Are you looking for anything in particular?
I’m here to buy a gift for a friend.
Preferably under 500 dollars?
अगर संभव हो तो 500 डॉलर के अंदर?
Ok.
Can I interest you in some new headphones?
क्या मैं आपको कुछ नए "headphones" में रुचि दिला सकता हूँ?
Sure!
Situation 2
Hey! I’ve seen you in here before.
Hi, I come in often to browse at what’s new.
It’s one of my favorite stores.
यह मेरी पसंदीदा दुकानों में से एक है।
Can I interest you in some new headphones?
Actually, I’d love to see some.
Writer's Note
Another way to describe "Can I interest you in" is "Would you like" something.
- Can I interest you in a cup of tea? 👉 Would you like a cup of tea?
- Can I interest you in some baked cookies? 👉 Would you like some baked cookies?
- Can I interest you in going to the mall? 👉 Would you like to go to the mall?
- Can I interest you in a new watch? 👉 Would you like a new watch?
Remember that "Can I interest you in" suggests having to get, buy, or take.👍
