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?
何か欲しいものはありますか？
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Sure. Americano or latte?
Americano please!
Thank you so much!
「ありがとうございます!」
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?
寒いですか？
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?
ビールのピッチャーを持ってきてもらえますか？
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?
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?
何かお持ちしましょうか？
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?
昼食を持ってきてもらえますか？
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」は、誰かに何かを持ってきたり提供したりするように頼むときに使われます。
👉 これは少しカジュアルな表現で、通常は親しい人（例えば、友人、同僚、家族）に対して使われます。
例:
👉 Can you get me a glass of water?
👉 Can you get me the report from your desk?
「Can you get me」 + 名詞または名詞句?
例:
👉 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!
