Korean phrase
~ 위 선반에 넣어도 될까요? ~ wi seon ba ne neo eo do toel kka yo
Meaning
May I put ___ on the upper shelf?
When to use it
A polite request to place an item on a higher shelf. It has a careful, respectful tone and can leave room for help or another storage option when the item may be difficult to handle.
Example dialogue
이 상자를 위 선반에 넣어도 될까요? i sang ja reul wi seon ba ne neo eo do toel kka yo
May I put this box on the upper shelf?
그건 좀 무거운데 제가 도와드릴까요? keu geon chom mu geo un de che ga to wa deu ril kka yo
It is a little heavy. Shall I help you?