Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Can I ask you something?
- Can I ask you for a favor?
- Can I ask you what you think of this?
- Can I ask you what colors go together?
- Can I ask you how this works?
- Writer's Note
01
Can I ask you something?
Situation
Can I ask you something?
Is this your textbook?
Apakah ini buku pelajaranmu?
Yes it is, I thought I had lost it.
I saw you sitting here earlier.
Thank you so much.
02
Can I ask you for a favor?
Situation 1
Hey, can I ask you for a favor?
Sure.
What is it?
Apa itu?
I’m moving this weekend and need some help.
I think I can help.
Send me the details and I’ll see you then!
Kirimkan saya detailnya dan sampai jumpa nanti!
Situation 2
Do you have a minute?
Sure.
Can I ask you for a favor?
Ask away!
03
Can I ask you what you think of this?
Situation 1
Can I ask you what you think of this?
Is there a problem?
This isn’t the food I ordered.
I’m terribly sorry.
Your original order will be out asap.
Pesanan asli Anda akan segera dikirim.
Situation 2
Can I ask you what you think of this?
OMG, what happened to the wall?
I wanted to surprise you and redesign the room.
Redesign? You tore down the wall?!
04
Can I ask you what colors go together?
Situation
Can I ask you what colors go together?
Well, in this case cherry red and off-white.
How about these?
These ones seem to clash too.
05
Can I ask you how this works?
Situation 1
Can I ask you how this works?
Boleh saya bertanya bagaimana ini bekerja?
Of course.
It’s all about understanding the basics of gear theory.
Ini semua tentang memahami dasar-dasar teori gear.
Do you mean the theory that gears are wheels with teeth shaped to make the wheel turn?
Exactly!
Situation 2
Can I ask you how this works?
Boleh saya bertanya bagaimana ini bekerja?
It’s basically an automating pour-over technology similar to your drip coffee.
That’s amazing!
It really does make a perfect and consistent cup of coffee.
Writer's Note
The phrase "Can I ask you" is a polite and commonly used way to start a question or request someone's permission to ask something personal, sensitive, or important.
Here are some key points about the phrase "Can I ask you".
- Function: Requesting Permission to Ask a Question
👉 Used to politely introduce a question, especially when the topic might be personal, serious, or unexpected.
👉 It softens the question and shows respect for the other person’s boundaries.
Examples:
👉 Can I ask you something personal?
👉 Can I ask you a quick question? - Structure:
"Can I ask you" + noun / question / about + topic?
Examples:
👉 Can I ask you a favor?
👉 Can I ask you something important?
👉 Can I ask you about your experience?
👉 Digunakan untuk memperkenalkan pertanyaan dengan sopan, terutama ketika topiknya mungkin bersifat pribadi, serius, atau tak terduga.
👉 Ini melembutkan pertanyaan dan menunjukkan rasa hormat terhadap batasan orang lain.
Contoh:
👉 Can I ask you something personal?
👉 Can I ask you a quick question?
「Can I ask you」 + kata benda / pertanyaan / about + topik?
Contoh:
👉 Can I ask you a favor?
👉 Can I ask you something important?
👉 Can I ask you about your experience?
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