Korean phrase
~ 옆에 앉아도 될까요? ~ yeo pe an ja do toel kka yo
Meaning
May I sit next to ___?
When to use it
This is a polite request to sit next to someone or something. It is used before taking an adjacent seat and has a gentle, respectful tone.
Example dialogue
이 자리 옆에 앉아도 될까요? i cha ri yeo pe an ja do toel kka yo
May I sit in the seat next to this one?
네, 괜찮아요. ne kwaen cha na yo
Yes, that's fine.