Korean phrase
대신 ~해도 될까요? tae sin ~ hae do toel kka yo
Meaning
Could I ___ instead?
When to use it
It politely asks to do something in another person's place. It is common in everyday conversation and sounds considerate.
Example dialogue
내일 밤 근무자가 없대. nae il pam keun mu ja ga eop ttae
I hear there is no one working tomorrow night.
대신 제가 교대 근무를 해도 될까요? tae sin che ga kyo dae keun mu reul hae do toel kka yo
Could I cover the shift instead?