Korean phrase

~ 대신 해 주실 수 있나요? ~ tae sin hae chu sil ssu in na yo

Meaning

Could you do it in place of ___?

When to use it

A polite request to do something in another's place. It respectfully checks whether the other person can take on the task.

Example dialogue

이 일을 대신 해 주실 수 있나요? i i reul tae sin hae chu sil ssu in na yo

Would you be able to do this work instead?

네, 괜찮아요. 언제까지 하면 될까요? ne kwaen cha na yo eon je kka ji ha myeon toel kka yo

Yes, that's fine. By when do I need to have it done?

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