Korean phrase
~ 할 수 있을까요? ~ hal ssu i sseul kka yo
Meaning
Could I ___?
When to use it
A polite, gentle way to ask for permission to do something. It sounds considerate and is common in everyday requests.
Example dialogue
죄송한데, 여기서 핸드폰 충전 할 수 있을까요? choe song han de yeo gi seo haen deu pon chung jeon hal ssu i sseul kka yo
Sorry, could I charge my phone here?
네, 괜찮아요. 콘센트는 저쪽이에요. ne kwaen cha na yo kon sen teu neun cheo jjo gi e yo
Yes, that's okay. The outlet is over there.