How to Say ‘Can you tell them?’ in Japanese
伝えてくれる？
tsutae te kureru
[tsoo-TAH-eh te kureru]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding くれる？ to an action turns it into a casual request: 見てくれる？ "Can you take a look?" To a superior, use the polite くれますか or いただけますか instead.
Phrase Breakdown
伝え
tsutae
[tsoo-TAH-eh]
tell; convey
Stem of 伝える, to pass on a message or information.
先生に伝えます。
I'll tell the teacher.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
くれる
kureru
[kureru]
do for me
Shows that the other person does the action as a favor.
この伝票を読んでくれる？
Can you read this order slip for me?
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