Meaning
"Can you get me"는 상대방에게 어떤 물건이나 서비스를 요청할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 문장은 주로 일상적인 상황에서 무언가를 부탁할 때 유용하게 쓰입니다.
예를 들어, 친구에게 "Can you get me a coffee?"라고 말하면, 그 친구에게 커피를 가져다 달라는 부탁을 하는 것이 됩니다. 이때 "get"은 단순히 '가져오다'라는 의미로 사용됩니다. 따라서 상대방이 직접 물건을 갖다 주거나 구매해서 주기를 기대하는 상황에서 적합합니다.
이 표현은 비격식적이며 친근한 분위기에서 주로 사용됩니다. 그렇지만 공손함을 유지하기 위해 "please"를 추가하여 "Can you get me a coffee, please?"라고 말하면 더 정중한 요청이 됩니다.
다양한 상황에서 "Can you get me"를 활용하면 상대방에게 부담을 주지 않으면서도 필요한 도움을 받을 수 있습니다. 이러한 점에서 영어권 문화에서 중요한 의사소통 기술로 자리 잡고 있습니다.
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?
뭐 필요한 거 있으세요?
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Sure. Americano or latte?
Americano please!
Thank you so much!
정말 감사합니다!
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?
추우신가요?
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?
맥주 한 피처 가져다줄 수 있어요?
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?
필요한 게 있나요?
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?
점심 좀 가져다줄 수 있나요?
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"는 다른 사람에게 무언가를 가져다 달라고 하거나 제공해 달라고 요청할 때 사용됩니다.
👉 이 표현은 약간 캐주얼하며 주로 잘 아는 사람들(예: 친구, 직장 동료, 가족)과 함께 사용됩니다.
예시:
👉 Can you get me a glass of water?
👉 Can you get me the report from your desk?
"Can you get me" + 명사 또는 명사구?
예시:
👉 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!
