What can i do for you Meaning in English

expression

US

WUHT-ken-eye-DOO-fur-YOO

UK

WUHT-ken-eye-DOO-faw-YOO

Definition

A polite question used to offer help or ask how you can assist someone. Commonly used in customer service or when meeting someone's needs.

Usage & Nuances

Very polite and formal, suitable in professional, customer service, or new acquaintance contexts. Alternatives: 'How can I help you?' (slightly less formal). Not used for offering group help—it's singular and personal.

• Spanish: ¿En qué puedo ayudarte? - ¿Qué puedo hacer por ti?
• Portuguese (BR): O que posso fazer por você? - Em que posso ajudar?
• Portuguese (PT): O que posso fazer por si? - Em que posso ajudar?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我能为你做什么？ - 有什么我可以帮忙的吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我能為你做什麼？ - 有什麼我可以幫忙的嗎？
• Hindi: मैं आपके लिए क्या कर सकता हूँ? - मैं आपकी कैसे मदद कर सकता हूँ?
• Arabic: ماذا يمكنني أن أفعل من أجلك؟ - كيف يمكنني مساعدتك؟
• Bengali: আপনার জন্য আমি কী করতে পারি?
• Russian: Чем я могу вам помочь?
• Japanese: 何かご用件はございますか - 何かお手伝いしましょうか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có thể giúp gì cho bạn?
• Korean: 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
• Turkish: Size nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?
• Urdu: آپ کے لیے میں کیا کر سکتا ہوں؟
• Indonesian: Apa yang bisa saya lakukan untuk Anda?

Example Sentences

What can I do for you?

basic

The waiter said, "What can I do for you?"

basic

When a customer enters, workers often say, "What can I do for you?"

basic

Hi there, what can I do for you today?

natural

Is there anything you need? What can I do for you?

natural

You look lost—what can I do for you?

natural