Korean phrase
~ 먹어도 될까요? ~ meo geo do toel kka yo
Meaning
May I eat ___?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to eat something. It suits respectful everyday speech, including with someone unfamiliar or older.
Example dialogue
이 빵 먹어도 될까요? i ppang meo geo do toel kka yo
May I eat this bread?
네, 괜찮습니다. 드세요. ne kwaen chan sseum ni da teu se yo
Yes, that's fine. Go ahead.