Korean phrase
~와 통화할 수 있나요? ~ wa tong hwa hal ssu in na yo
Meaning
Can I speak to ___?
When to use it
This politely asks to speak with someone by phone. It is used when asking someone else to connect a friend or acquaintance and is polite without being too formal.
Example dialogue
여보세요, 영희와 통화할 수 있나요? yeo bo se yo yeong hi wa tong hwa hal ssu in na yo
Hello, can I speak to Younghee?
네, 잠시만요. 연결해 드릴게요. ne cham si ma nyo yeon gyeol hae teu ril kke yo
Yes, one moment, please. I'll put you through.