Meaning
Today's Sentences
- While I’m gone, could you make dinner?
- While I’m gone, could you rake the leaves?
- While I’m gone, could you clean the house?
- While I’m gone, could you take out the trash?
- While I’m gone, could you replace the lightbulb?
- Writer's Note
01
While I’m gone, could you make dinner?
Situation 1
Can we sit down and sort out what goes on at home?
Sure.
What’s on the list?
Apa saja yang ada di daftar?
While I’m gone, could you make dinner?
Ketika saya pergi, bisa tolong membuat "dinner"?
Of course.
Situation 2
While I’m gone, could you make dinner?
Ketika saya pergi, bisa tolong membuat "dinner"?
Sure.
It won’t be very good but I’ll try.
Ini mungkin tidak akan sangat bagus, tetapi saya akan mencoba.
I’ll cut up the ingredients for each day that I’m gone.
It'll be easier to cook the meals.
Akan lebih mudah untuk memasak makanannya.
Great idea!
That would be so helpful!
Itu akan sangat membantu!
02
While I’m gone, could you rake the leaves?
Situation 1
I’m going on a business trip this week.
For how many days?
3 days.
While I’m gone, could you rake the leaves?
Selama saya pergi, bisakah kamu menyapu daun-daunnya?
Sure, I can do that.
Situation 2
While I’m gone, could you rake the leaves?
Actually, I hurt my back and I don’t know if I can help you with that.
You should get it checked out.
I'll deal with the leaves when I get back.
Saya akan mengurus daun-daun itu ketika saya kembali.
I’ll try to make an appointment at the clinic.
03
While I’m gone, could you clean the house?
Situation 1
I’m scheduled for surgery this weekend.
Oh no, so sorry to hear that.
What can I do to help out?
Apa yang bisa saya lakukan untuk membantu?
While I’m gone, could you clean the house please?
Of course.
I’m here for you if you need.
Saya ada di sini jika Anda butuh.
Situation 2
While I’m gone, could you clean the house?
Can you clean it instead?
Well, we all use this house so you can contribute by vacuuming and cleaning every now and then.
Fine.
04
While I’m gone, could you take out the trash?
Situation 1
Will you be home this weekend?
No, I won’t be home until next Tuesday.
Didn’t you need me to do something around the house?
While I’m gone, could you take out the trash?
Situation 2
While I’m gone, could you take out the trash?
Sure.
Anything else?
Ada yang lain?
The trash and maybe sort the recycling bins?
Of course.
05
While I’m gone, could you replace the lightbulb?
Situation 1
While I’m gone, could you replace the lightbulb?
Sure.
Do you know which lightbulbs need replacing?
Apakah Anda tahu lampu mana yang perlu diganti?
I know the master bedroom, kitchen and linen closet need replacing.
Okay, I’ll check the other rooms as well.
Situation 2
How is everything at home?
Everything is great.
Although, I don’t know if it’s just me but the house seems really dim.
Meskipun begitu, saya tidak tahu apakah hanya saya saja yang merasa rumah ini terlihat sangat redup.
While I’m gone, could you replace the lightbulbs?
Maybe that’s why the rooms don’t seem very bright.
I’ll change them.
Saya akan mengubahnya.
Writer's Note
"Could you" is a polite way of asking someone to do something for you. After all, if you're going to ask you might as well ask nicely, right?
Usually "could" is used in the following situations:
- General Ability
Example 1: I could play soccer really well in my teen years.
Example 2: We could play video games for hours after school. - Ask for Permission
Example 1: Could I share your umbrella? Thank you so much!
Example 2: Could I use your bathroom, please? - To Request Something
Example 1: Could you bring me a blanket, please?
Example 2: Could you get me a glass of water? - Possibility in the Past
Example 1: What a close call! You could have gotten into an accident!
Example 2: Did you buy your tickets already? You could gotten them for free if you waited another day! - Suggestion
Example 1: We could go watch the fireworks on the weekend?
Example 2: Do you think we could meet another day, instead? - Conditional of "Can"
Example 1: If we had some extra money, I'm sure we could afford to buy that car.
Example 2: If you came into the store yesterday, you could have been part of a surprise sale!
Contoh 1: Saya bisa bermain sepak bola dengan sangat baik saat remaja.
Contoh 2: Kami bisa bermain video game selama berjam-jam setelah sekolah.
Contoh 1: Could I share your umbrella? Terima kasih banyak!
Contoh 2: Could I use your bathroom, please?
Contoh 1: Could you bring me a blanket, please?
Contoh 2: Could you get me a glass of water?
Contoh 1: Wah, nyaris sekali! Kamu bisa saja mengalami kecelakaan!
Contoh 2: Apakah kamu sudah membeli tiketnya? Kamu bisa mendapatkannya secara gratis jika menunggu satu hari lagi!
Contoh 1: Bagaimana kalau kita pergi menonton "fireworks" di akhir pekan?
Contoh 2: Menurutmu, bisa tidak kita bertemu di hari lain?
Contoh 1: Jika kami punya uang lebih, saya yakin kami bisa membeli mobil itu.
Contoh 2: Jika kamu datang ke toko kemarin, kamu bisa menjadi bagian dari penjualan kejutan!