～てくれと JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-て form + くれと (言う / 頼む / 伝える, etc.)

Explanation

The ～てくれと grammar point is used when quoting a request or command made by someone else. It literally means 'someone said “please do …”'. Typically used as 「～てくれと頼む/言う」 to indicate being asked or told to do something.

Example sentences

• 電話をかけてくれと言われました。

  I was told to make a phone call.

  Denwa o kakete kureto iwaremashita.

• この荷物を運んでくれと頼まれました。

  I was asked to carry this luggage.

  Kono nimotsu o hakonde kureto tanomaremashita.

• 最後まで待ってくれとお願いされました。

  I was asked to wait until the end.

  Saigo made matte kureto onegai saremashita.

• 休んでくれと言われました。

  I was told to please take a rest.

  Yasunde kureto iwaremashita.