Korean phrase
~ 뜻을 알 수 있을까요? ~ tteu seul al ssu i sseul kka yo
Meaning
Could you tell me what ___ means?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask what a word or expression means. It is suitable when asking a teacher or someone unfamiliar.
Example dialogue
선생님, 이 단어의 뜻을 알 수 있을까요? seon saeng nim i ta neo ui tteu seul al ssu i sseul kka yo
Teacher, could you tell me what this word means?
네, 여기서는 약속이라는 뜻이에요. ne yeo gi seo neun yak sso gi ra neun tteu si e yo
Yes, here it means "promise."