Korean phrase
제가 먼저 ~해도 될까요? che ga meon jeo ~ hae do toel kka yo
Meaning
Could I ___ first?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to do something first. It is used when discussing order or payment and has a modest, respectful tone.
Example dialogue
제가 먼저 계산해도 될까요? che ga meon jeo kye san hae do toel kka yo
Could I pay first?
아니요, 이번에는 제가 낼게요. a ni yo i beo ne neun che ga nael kke yo
No, I'll pay this time.