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Today’s Phrase
사진 찍어도 돼요?
sa·jin jji·geo·do dwa·e·yo
sajin jjigeodo dwaeyo?
May I take a photo?
Cultural Insight
Korea has a vibrant photo culture — 셀카 (selfie), 포토존 (photo zones), and elaborate camera setups are everywhere. Many popular spots have designated 포토존 areas for the best shots. Always ask before photographing people or private spaces.
Phrase Breakdown
사진
sajin
photo, photograph
From Chinese 寫眞 (xiězhēn)
찍어도 돼요?
jjigeodo dwaeyo?
is it okay to take/click?
찍다 (to take/click) + -아도 되다 (is it okay to?)
Respectfully asks for permission to photograph something or someone.
Example Phrases
여기서 사진 찍어도 돼요?
Yeogiseo sajin jjigeodo dwaeyo?
May I take a photo here?
여기서 = at/from here.
같이 사진 찍어도 돼요?
Gachi sajin jjigeodo dwaeyo?
May I take a photo together with you?
같이 means together.
사진 좀 찍어 줄 수 있어요?
Sajin jom jjigeo jul su isseoyo?
Could you take a photo for me?
찍어 줄 수 있어요? = ‘can you take [for me]?’.
Related Phrases
사진 찍어 주세요
sajin jjigeo juseyo
Please take a photo (for me)
Requesting someone to take your photo.
같이 사진 찍어요
gachi sajin jjigeoyeo
Let’s take a photo together
Suggesting a joint photo.
셀카 찍어요
selka jjigeoyeo
Let’s take a selfie
Proposing a selfie photo.
Quick Review
무슨 일 하세요?
Can you recall what this means?
museun il haseyo?
What do you do for work?