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UK//wɒt kən aɪ ɡɛt jʊ//US//wɑt kæn aɪ ɡɛt jʊ//

Meaning of What can I get you

A polite inquiry about what someone wishes to order or receive.

In simple words: A question asking what someone wants to order or receive.

What can I get you in a sentence

  • When you sit down, the waiter asks, 'What can I get you?'
  • 'What can I get you?' is the first thing the barista said when I entered.
  • In a friendly tone, she said, 'What can I get you?' as I approached the counter.
  • Asking 'What can I get you?' is a great way to start serving customers.
  • 'What can I get you?' is common in fast food restaurants when you order.

How to use What can I get you

Use this phrase in service contexts, such as restaurants or cafes, to ask customers for their order. Avoid in formal presentations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a waiter asking at a restaurant: 'What can I get you?'

Related words

Collocations with What can I get you

  • order something
  • receive assistance
  • make a choice

Synonyms for What can I get you

Common mistakes with What can I get you

  • Using it in formal writing.
  • Confusing it with 'What do you want?' which can sound rude.
  • Not using it as a question by forgetting the question mark.

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Frequently asked questions about What can I get you

What does What can I get you mean?

A question asking what someone wants to order or receive.

What is the definition of What can I get you?

A polite inquiry about what someone wishes to order or receive.

How do you use What can I get you in a sentence?

When you sit down, the waiter asks, 'What can I get you?'

Can you give another example of What can I get you?

'What can I get you?' is the first thing the barista said when I entered.

What are synonyms for What can I get you?

Common alternatives include What would you like?, How can I help you?, What do you want to order?.

What words go with What can I get you?

It commonly pairs with order something, receive assistance, make a choice.

What are common mistakes when using What can I get you?

Using it in formal writing. Confusing it with 'What do you want?' which can sound rude. Not using it as a question by forgetting the question mark.

How do you pronounce What can I get you?

US: //wɑt kæn aɪ ɡɛt jʊ//, UK: //wɒt kən aɪ ɡɛt jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What can I get you?

Use this phrase in service contexts, such as restaurants or cafes, to ask customers for their order. Avoid in formal presentations.