Korean word

할까요

Pronunciation

Romanizationhalkkayo

Meaning

  • verbshall we

Example

같이 할까요?ka chi hal kka yo

Shall we do it together?

Illustration for 할까요 (shall we)

More examples

도움이 필요하면 제가 할까요?to u mi pi ryo ha myeon che ga hal kka yo

If you need help, shall I do it?

Core concept

An open invitation that puts the next action up for polite agreement rather than deciding it alone.

Common phrases

  • 어떻게 할까요?eo tteo ke hal kka yo

    How shall we proceed

  • 누가 할까요?nu ga hal kka yo

    Who shall do it

  • 직접 할까요?chik jjeop hal kka yo

    Shall I do it myself

Similar words

할래요?hallaeyo: Politely asks whether someone wants to do something.
할래?hallae: Casually asks a familiar person whether to do something.
할게요halkkeyo: Politely states an intention to do something and promises to follow through.
하자haja: Casually and firmly suggests doing something together.

Definition in Korean

자신이나 상대가 어떤 행동을 함께 하자고 부드럽게 제안하거나 상대의 의사를 묻는 표현이다.cha si ni na sang dae ga eo tteon haeng dong eul ham kke ha ja go pu deu reop kke che an ha geo na sang dae ui ui sa reul mun neun pyo hyeo ni da

Word origin

This form developed from the verb meaning do plus an ending that turns a possible action into a question, which supports both suggestions and offers.

Usage tips

  • The same polite pattern works for proposing a joint activity and for offering to take responsibility, so context shows who is expected to act.

Other meanings

  • shall Iverb

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