Korean phrase

~ 빌릴 수 있나요? ~ pil lil ssu in na yo

Meaning

Can I borrow ___?

When to use it

This politely asks whether borrowing something is allowed. It is used when asking to use an item for a while, with the expectation of returning it later.

Example dialogue

이 책 빌릴 수 있나요? i chaek pil lil ssu in na yo

Can I borrow this book?

네, 괜찮아요. 다음 주에 돌려 주세요. ne kwaen cha na yo ta eum chu e tol lyeo chu se yo

Yes, that's fine. Please return it next week.

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