Korean phrase

~ 건너야 해요? ~ keon neo ya hae yo

Meaning

Do I have to cross ___?

When to use it

This asks whether it is necessary to cross something. It is a polite way to check whether a road or similar place needs to be crossed.

Example dialogue

이 길을 건너야 해요? i ki reul keon neo ya hae yo

Do I have to cross this road?

아니요, 여기 지하도가 있으니까 안 건너도 돼요. a ni yo yeo gi chi ha do ga i sseu ni kka an keon neo do twae yo

No, you don't have to cross it because there is an underpass here.

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