(으)ㄹ까요
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Description
Verb + (으)ㄹ까요 : Used in multiple ways with different, context dependent, meanings. It may express doubt, or function as a way for the speaker to ask a question of themselves. It can also be used to raise a question to an audience, or to suggest an action or activity. May be translated in a number of ways, including; "Shall we/I..?", "I wonder...", and "Do you think...?.
Notes
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Verb + ㄹ까요 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | Verb + 을까요 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 이번 주말에 만날까요? | Shall we meet this weekend? | Polite informal form |
| 제가 창문을 열까요? | Shall I open the window? | Polite informal form |
| 여름 방학에 지민가 독일에 갔을까요? | Do you think Jimin went to Germany during summer vacation? (context dependent) | Polite informal form |
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
