Korean phrase
제가 ~해도 돼요? che ga ~ hae do twae yo
Meaning
Is it okay if I ___?
When to use it
This expression politely asks for permission to do something. It is natural in everyday conversation with friends and people who are older or more senior.
Example dialogue
저기, 제가 사진 찍어도 돼요? cheo gi che ga sa jin jji geo do twae yo
Excuse me, is it okay if I take a picture?
네, 괜찮아요. 찍어도 돼요. ne kwaen cha na yo jji geo do twae yo
Yes, that's okay. You can take one.