Chinese phrase
我可以拿〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ ná 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I take ___?
When to use it
Asks politely for permission to take or use something. It is a simple, friendly way to ask before taking an item, often with someone familiar.
Example dialogue
舍友，我可以拿冰箱里的牛奶吗？ shé yǒu wǒ ké yǐ ná bīng xiāng lǐ de niú nǎi ma
Hey, can I take the milk in the fridge?
可以，拿一瓶吧。 ké yǐ ná yì píng ba
Sure, take a bottle.