Korean phrase
~ 괜찮으세요? ~ kwaen cha neu se yo
Meaning
Would it be okay if ___?
When to use it
A polite way to ask whether it is okay to do something. It checks the other person's situation before the action and suits everyday and respectful conversations.
Example dialogue
지금 통화해도 괜찮으세요? chi geum tong hwa hae do kwaen cha neu se yo
Would it be okay if I called you now?
죄송하지만 지금은 통화하기 어려워요. choe song ha ji man chi geu meun tong hwa ha gi eo ryeo wo yo
I'm sorry, but it's difficult to talk on the phone right now.