Korean phrase
~ 만져봐도 돼요? ~ man jeo bwa do twae yo
Meaning
Can I touch ___?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to touch something. It is a quick check before handling an item, including something that belongs to another person, and the request may be refused.
Example dialogue
이거 만져봐도 돼요? i geo man jeo bwa do twae yo
Can I touch this?
네, 괜찮아요. ne kwaen cha na yo
Yes, that's fine.