Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Let’s grab a taxi.
- Let’s grab a bite.
- Let’s grab a drink.
- Let’s grab some coffee.
- Let’s grab some ice cream.
- Writer's Note
01
Let’s grab a taxi.
Situation 1
I don’t think we’ll make it to the airport in time.
Let’s grab a taxi.
Good idea.
I’m sure we’ll be able to catch one right away.
Saya yakin kita bisa menangkap satu dengan segera.
Okay, I’ll keep an eye on our luggage while you hail a taxi for us.
Situation 2
I don’t think I can walk any further.
Okay, let’s grab a taxi.
Sounds good.
I must’ve had one too many drinks.
Sepertinya aku minum terlalu banyak.
Maybe we should pace ourselves when we drink next time.
02
Let’s grab a bite.
Situation 1
How’s your day going?
Actually, it’s been a really busy morning.
It’s almost noon.
Let’s grab a bite.
Ayo makan sesuatu.
Sure, what do you feel like having for lunch?
Situation 2
Hey, I’m going to the Food Truck Festival today.
Does the festival start today?
I want to see what vendors have come out this year.
Saya ingin melihat vendor apa saja yang hadir tahun ini.
Let’s grab a bite!
What time should we go?
03
Let’s grab a drink.
Situation 1
What a long day.
You must’ve had a stressful day at work.
Let’s grab a drink.
Sounds great.
Let’s go to the pub down the street!
Mari kita pergi ke pub di ujung jalan!
Situation 2
Let’s grab a drink.
Sure, is everything okay?
Everything is fine.
I just wanna spend some time with you.
Saya hanya ingin menghabiskan waktu bersama kamu.
I’ve got time and enough money to buy a drink for my friend.
04
Let’s grab some coffee.
Situation 1
I pulled an all-nighter.
I need something to wake me up.
Saya butuh sesuatu untuk menyegarkan diri.
Let’s grab some coffee.
I’d love that.
I’ll be at your place in about 10 minutes.
Situation 2
Let’s grab some coffee.
Sure!
Do you know any good coffee places?
Apakah kamu tahu tempat kopi yang bagus?
There’s a new cafe on Lexington Road.
Wanna go there?
Mau ke sana?
Sure.
I’ll meet you there in a half an hour.
Saya akan bertemu denganmu di sana dalam setengah jam.
05
Let’s grab some ice cream.
Situation 1
Are you still feeling under the weather?
Yea, my throat still hurts a bit.
Let’s grab some ice cream.
You’ll feel better getting out of the house.
Kamu akan merasa lebih baik jika keluar dari rumah.
I’m always up for some ice cream.
Situation 2
The temperature is unbearably hot today.
Let’s grab some ice cream.
I can’t stand the heat today.
Hari ini saya tidak tahan dengan panasnya.
Great!
Where should we go?
Mau pergi ke mana?
How about that creamery on 32nd?
Writer's Note
Basically, "Let's grab" something means the same as "Let's get" something. You may use "get" in place of "grab".
But what about using "grab" in a different context? Here are some examples to show how this verb can mean different things.
- My grandma grabbed my arm right before she fell.
- He grabbed my hair and began to assault me.
- She likes to grab things from other people.
- I just need to grab my keys from the kitchen counter.
- Your daughter is grabbing at my sleeve.
- We grabbed a handful of dog food and filled his bowl.
What do you think of the word "grab"? Does it help to see them used in different situations? Make sure you grab some key points from this post! You're doing great, celebrate every tiny victory!🏆