Japanese phrase
___は話せますか？ ___ wa hana se ma su ka
Meaning
Do you speak ___?
When to use it
Asks whether someone can speak a particular language. It is a polite and common question when seeking help while traveling.
Example dialogue
英語は話せますか？ ei go wa hana se ma su ka
Do you speak English?
はい、少し話せます。 ha i suko shi hana se ma su
Yes, I speak a little.