Meaning
Ungkapan ini biasanya digunakan dalam konteks informal atau santai, seperti ketika Anda berada di restoran dan pelayan ingin tahu apakah Anda ingin memesan sesuatu, atau saat Anda bertamu ke rumah seseorang dan tuan rumah menawari Anda minuman atau makanan. Frasa ini menunjukkan sikap ramah dan siap membantu.
Contohnya, jika Anda sedang berkunjung ke rumah teman, mereka mungkin bertanya, “Can I get you something to drink?” yang berarti “Bisa saya ambilkan minuman untuk Anda?” Frasa ini mencerminkan keramahan dan perhatian kepada orang lain.
Dengan memahami konteks dan penggunaan “Can I get you,” Anda bisa lebih mudah berkomunikasi dalam situasi sosial yang melibatkan layanan atau bantuan. Ini adalah salah satu cara yang baik untuk menunjukkan sopan santun dan perhatian dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
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?
Bisakah saya menawarkan Anda minuman?
A glass of water would be great.
Thanks.
Terima kasih.
Situation 2
Can I get you a drink?
Bisakah saya menawarkan Anda minuman?
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.
Terima kasih.
02
Can I get you something to eat?
Situation 1
Can I get you something to eat?
Bisakah saya mengambilkan sesuatu untuk dimakan?
Yes, we’d like a Caesar Salad, Gorgonzola Pizza, and the Grilled Salmon.
Anything else?
That’s all.
Thank you.
Terima kasih.
Situation 2
When did you get home?
Just now.
Can I get you something to eat?
Not right now.
I’ll wait for dinner.
Saya akan menunggu makan malam.
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.
Hari ini agak dingin di rumah sakit.
04
Can I get you anything?
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I feel a little under the weather.
Can I get you anything?
Bisakah saya mengambilkan sesuatu untuk Anda?
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.
Terima kasih telah bertanya.
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?".
Kita semua ingin berbicara lebih seperti penutur asli. Apakah Anda pernah mencoba menggabungkan "get+you" menjadi "getcha"? Kalimat Anda akan menjadi "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?
Coba mengganti "Can" dengan "May" dan sampaikan permintaan dengan cara yang berbeda melalui pilihan kata yang lebih baik.
Contoh:
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. Bisa saya ambilkan sesuatu yang manis untuk menemani kopi Anda?
3. Bisa saya ambilkan tempat duduk yang lebih baik dengan pemandangan matahari terbenam?
4. Bisa saya berikan waktu tenang? Anda terlihat butuh istirahat.
5. Bisa saya buatkan daftar putar untuk suasana hati Anda hari ini?
6. Bisa saya isi ulang sebelum cangkir Anda habis?
7. Bisa saya berikan senyuman dengan cerita itu?
8. Bisa saya ambilkan apa lagi sebelum Anda bersantai?