Offering/Requesting
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Offering and requesting services (without transfer of objects) follow common patterns in Korean.
Offering
| Patterns | Breakdowns | Explanations | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| V + 아/어 줄까요? | V + 아/어 주(다) + ㄹ까요? | Wondering (ㄹ까요) if can give (주다) V | Normal |
| V + 아/어 드릴까요? | V + 드리(다) + ㄹ까요 | Wondering (ㄹ까요) if can give (드리다) V | Polite |
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 어디서 세워 드릴까요? | Where should I drop you off? | Literally, "I wonder (ㄹ까요) where (어디서) I can give (드리다) you a stop (세우다)" |
| 문을 열어 줄까요? | May I open the door for you? | Literally, "I wonder (ㄹ까요) if I can give (주다) a door (문) open (열다)" |
| 창문을 닫아 드릴까요? | May I close the window for you? | |
Requesting
| Patterns | Breakdowns | Explanations | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| V + 아/어 주세요 | V + 아/어 주(다) + 세요 | Asking (세요) to be given (주다) V | Normal |
| V + 아/어 주실래요 | V + 주(다) + 시 + ㄹ래요 | Asking (ㄹ래요) politely (시) if can be given (주다) V | Polite |
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 내일 세시 와 주세요. | Please, come tomorrow at three. | |
| 사진 좀 찍어 주실래요. | Please, take my picture. | |
| 기차역을 세워주세요 | Please, drop me off at the train station. | |
| 말해 주세요 | Please, speak to me. | |
See Also
- Living in C Major (Can you please)
- Living in C Major (Shall I)
