Korean phrase
~ 먹어도 돼요? ~ meo geo do twae yo
Meaning
Can I eat ___?
When to use it
This asks if it is okay to eat something. It is a polite way to ask for permission before eating food that may be for someone else.
Example dialogue
냉장고에 있는 딸기 먹어도 돼요? naeng jang go e in neun ttal gi meo geo do twae yo
Can I eat the strawberries in the refrigerator?
응, 접시에 담아서 먹어. eung cheop ssi e ta ma seo meo geo
Yes, put them on a plate and eat them.