Korean phrase

~ 사용해도 돼요? ~ sa yong hae do twae yo

Meaning

Is it okay if I use ___?

When to use it

This politely asks for permission to use something. It is common with staff or people one knows, while more formal wording is better for someone senior.

Example dialogue

휴대폰 좀 사용해도 돼요? hyu dae pon chom sa yong hae do twae yo

Is it okay if I use the phone for a moment?

네, 잠깐만 써도 돼요. ne cham kkan man sseo do twae yo

Yes, you can use it for a moment.

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