Explanation
A polite way to ask for a favor or request someone to do something.
Formation
Verb-て form + もらえませんか
Detailed explanation
The ～てもらえませんか grammar point is a polite and indirect way of asking someone to do something for you or asking for a favor. It is formed by conjugating the verb into the て-form and adding もらえませんか. This form is used in conversations to show politeness and humility.
Examples
この手紙を見てもらえませんか。
Kono tegami o mite moraemasen ka?
Could you take a look at this letter for me?
荷物を持ってもらえませんか。
Nimotsu o motte moraemasen ka?
Could you carry this luggage for me?
部屋を掃除してもらえませんか。
Heya o souji shite moraemasen ka?
Could you clean the room for me?
明日のミーティングに参加してもらえませんか。
Ashita no miitingu ni sanka shite moraemasen ka?
Could you attend tomorrow's meeting for me?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.