Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Can you get me a warm coffee?
- Can you get me a blanket?
- Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
- Can you get me some snacks?
- Can you get me some lunch?
- Writer's Note
01
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Situation 1
Do you need anything?
Actually, can you get me a warm coffee?
Anything for you!
Thanks so much.
Situation 2
I’m going on a coffee run.
Want anything?
Ingin sesuatu?
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Sure. Americano or latte?
Americano please!
Thank you so much!
Terima kasih banyak!
02
Can you get me a blanket?
Situation 1
I’m going upstairs, can I get you anything?
Can you get me a blanket?
Sure.
Are you cold?
Apakah kamu kedinginan?
Yes, I feel a chill in the living room.
Situation 2
Our table by the window is lovely but…
Is there a problem?
Can you get me a blanket please?
It can get a bit chilly, I’ll be right back with one.
03
Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
Situation 1
Did you call for a server?
Yes, I did.
Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
Bisakah kamu membawakan saya satu teko bir?
Sure, just one pitcher?
Yes, thank you!
Situation 2
Hey guys! I'm taking last call for orders.
Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
Sure thing.
Thanks so much!
04
Can you get me some snacks?
Situation
Are you going to the supermarket?
Yes, why?
Can you get me some snacks?
Bisa tolong ambilkan saya beberapa "snacks"?
Sure, text me a list of what you want.
05
Can you get me some lunch?
Situation 1
Hey, I’m just going downstairs.
For food or coffee?
Food.
Can I get you anything?
Apa saya bisa mengambilkan sesuatu untuk Anda?
Can you get me some lunch?
Situation 2
I’ve been so busy at work today.
Have you eaten yet?
No, not yet.
Can you get me some lunch?
Bisa tolong ambilkan saya makan siang?
I can drop by with a sandwich.
Writer’s Note
Key Points About "Can you get me"
- Function: Making a Request
👉 "Can you get me" is used to ask someone else to bring or provide something.
👉 It’s slightly casual and usually used with people you know well (e.g., friends, coworkers, family).
Examples:
👉 Can you get me a glass of water?
👉 Can you get me the report from your desk? - Structure:
"Can you get me" + noun or noun phrase?
Examples:
👉 Can you get me my phone?
👉 Can you get me a ticket to the show?
👉 "Can you get me" digunakan untuk meminta orang lain membawa atau menyediakan sesuatu.
👉 Ini sedikit santai dan biasanya digunakan dengan orang yang kamu kenal baik (misalnya, teman, rekan kerja, keluarga).
Contoh:
👉 Can you get me a glass of water?
👉 Can you get me the report from your desk?
"Can you get me" + kata benda atau frasa kata benda?
Contoh:
👉 Can you get me my phone?
👉 Can you get me a ticket to the show?
Try to add a please and thank you after your question. Your facial expression, vocal pitch, and body language helps the person in conversation understand what you are saying. Practice in front of a mirror, use these tips while talking with friends and see how different the same question feels. Try it out, practice makes perfect!
