Korean phrase
~ 먹어도 되나요? ~ meo geo do toe na yo
Meaning
Is it okay to eat ___?
When to use it
It is a polite way to ask if it is okay to eat something. It gently asks for permission and can be used in respectful situations.
Example dialogue
이거 먹어도 되나요? i geo meo geo do toe na yo
Is it okay to eat this?
네, 괜찮아요. 편하게 드세요. ne kwaen cha na yo pyeon ha ge teu se yo
Yes, that's fine. Please help yourself.