Korean phrase
~ 허가할 권한 있어요? ~ heo ga hal kkwon han i sseo yo
Meaning
Do you have the authority to authorize ___?
When to use it
This asks whether someone has authority to approve something. It checks who can make the decision when official approval is required, often in an administrative setting.
Example dialogue
건물 증축을 허가할 권한 있어요? keon mul cheung chu geul heo ga hal kkwon han i sseo yo
Do you have the authority to authorize the building extension?
그건 시청에서 결정하는 거라 저는 권한이 없어요. keu geon si cheong e seo kyeol jeong ha neun keo ra cheo neun kwon ha ni eop sseo yo
That's for city hall to decide, so I don't have the authority.