Korean phrase

~라고 부르면 돼요? ~ ra go pu reu myeon twae yo

Meaning

Is it okay to call someone ___?

When to use it

This asks if it is okay to call someone by a certain name. It is a polite, gentle way to check how someone should be addressed, including by a nickname.

Example dialogue

그분을 그냥 수지라고 부르면 돼요? keu bu neul keu nyang su ji ra go pu reu myeon twae yo

Can I just call that person Suzy?

네, 그렇게 불러 주세요. ne keu reo ke pul leo chu se yo

Yes, please call them that.

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