Meaning
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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?
Bạn có muốn gì không?
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Sure. Americano or latte?
Americano please!
Thank you so much!
Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều!
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?
Bạn có lạnh không?
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?
Bạn có thể lấy cho tôi một bình bia không?
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?
Bạn có muốn dùng gì không?
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?
Bạn có thể lấy cho tôi ít đồ ăn trưa không?
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" được dùng để yêu cầu người khác mang hoặc cung cấp một thứ gì đó.
👉 Cụm từ này hơi không trang trọng và thường được sử dụng với những người bạn quen biết rõ (ví dụ: bạn bè, đồng nghiệp, gia đình).
Ví dụ:
👉 Can you get me một ly nước?
👉 Can you get me báo cáo từ bàn làm việc của bạn?
“Can you get me” + danh từ hoặc cụm danh từ?
Ví dụ:
👉 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!
