Korean phrase
직접 ~도 될까요? chik jjeop ~ to toel kka yo
Meaning
Is it okay if I ___ directly?
When to use it
A polite way to ask if it is okay to do something directly. It is often used before touching or operating something.
Example dialogue
이거 직접 만져도 될까요? i geo chik jjeop man jeo do toel kka yo
Is it okay if I touch this directly?
죄송하지만 이건 만질 수 없어요. choe song ha ji man i geon man jil ssu eop sseo yo
I'm sorry, but you can't touch this.