Korean phrase

~ 아끼실래요? ~ a kki sil lae yo

Meaning

Would you use less ___?

When to use it

This is a polite request to use less of something. It is a gentle way to ask someone to reduce their use of a resource, such as electricity.

Example dialogue

전기 좀 아끼실래요? cheon gi chom a kki sil lae yo

Would you use less electricity?

네, 불 끄겠습니다. ne pul kkeu get sseum ni da

Yes, I'll turn off the light.

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