Korean phrase
~에서 담배 피워도 돼요? ~ e seo tam bae pi wo do twae yo
Meaning
Is it okay to smoke at ___?
When to use it
This asks whether smoking is allowed in a particular place. It is a polite way to check the place's smoking rule.
Example dialogue
실례합니다. 가게 안 에서 담배 피워도 돼요? sil lye ham ni da ka ge an e seo tam bae pi wo do twae yo
Excuse me. Is it okay to smoke inside the store?
아니요, 실내는 금연입니다. a ni yo sil lae neun keu myeo nim ni da
No, smoking is not allowed indoors.