Korean phrase
~ 만져도 돼요? ~ man jeo do twae yo
Meaning
May I touch ___?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to touch. It can be used for a person or an object, including when speaking with someone unfamiliar. Close friends often use a more casual form.
Example dialogue
이거 만져도 돼요? i geo man jeo do twae yo
May I touch this?
네, 조심해서 만지세요. ne cho sim hae seo man ji se yo
Yes, please touch it carefully.