나 앉아도 될까? (na anjado dwel-kka)
Pronunciation: [nah an-ja-do dwel-kka]
Meaning: "Do you mind if I sit here?" (Informal)
Introduction
When you're in a casual setting and want to ask if it's okay to sit next to someone, you can use 나 앉아도 될까? This phrase is informal, making it great for conversations with friends or people around your age.
If you’re in a more formal situation or speaking with someone older, you can say: 여기 앉아도 될까요? (yeogi anjado dwel-kkayo?), which is the polite version of this question.
More Expressions in Korean
여기 앉아도 괜찮을까요?
Pronunciation: [yuh-gi an-ja-do gwaen-cha-neul-kkayo]
Meaning: "Is it okay if I sit here?" (Polite)앉을 자리 있나요?
Pronunciation: [an-jeul ja-ri it-na-yo]
Meaning: "Is there a place to sit?"이 자리에 앉아도 돼?
Pronunciation: [i ja-ri-e an-ja-do dwae]
Meaning: "Can I sit in this seat?" (Casual)앉아도 괜찮아요?
Pronunciation: [an-ja-do gwaen-cha-na-yo]
Meaning: "Is it okay to sit here?" (Polite)자리가 있으면 앉아도 될까요?
Pronunciation: [ja-ri-ga it-seu-myeon an-ja-do dwel-kkayo]
Meaning: "If there's a seat, may I sit?"
These expressions will help you ask politely if it's okay to sit somewhere, no matter the situation! Whether you're at a café, meeting, or event, you’ll be able to ask confidently in Korean.