Korean phrase

~ 잡아도 돼요? ~ cha ba do twae yo

Meaning

Can I hold ___?

When to use it

This politely asks for permission to hold something. It often refers to holding another person's bag or an item briefly.

Example dialogue

가방 좀 잡아도 돼요? ka bang chom cha ba do twae yo

Can I hold the bag for a moment?

네, 괜찮아요. ne kwaen cha na yo

Yes, that's okay.

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