Korean phrase
남기셔도 괜찮습니다. nam gi syeo do kwaen chan sseum ni da
Meaning
You may leave some
When to use it
This politely gives permission to leave some food uneaten. It reassures someone who may feel they should finish everything and has a respectful, gentle tone.
Example dialogue
음식이 많으니 남기셔도 괜찮습니다. eum si gi ma neu ni nam gi syeo do kwaen chan sseum ni da
There's a lot of food, so you may leave some.
정말요? 그럼 조금만 남기겠습니다. cheong ma ryo keu reom cho geum man nam gi get sseum ni da
Really? Then I'll leave a little.