Learn Korean › Grammar › ko-request
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Use this pattern to ask permission politely in Korean. It means "May I..." or "Can I..." and is commonly used in everyday situations when requesting permission to do something.
물을 마셔도 될까요?
May I drink some water?
창문을 열어도 될까요?
Can I open the window?
여기에 앉아도 될까요?
May I sit here?
사진을 찍어도 될까요?
Can I take a photo?
잠깐 쉬어도 될까요?
May I take a short break?
휴대폰을 사용해도 될까요?
Can I use my phone?
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