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Korean expression

기회를 줄까

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What does 기회를 줄까 mean?

기회를 줄까 means "Should I provide you with a chance to speak?" in Korean.

How it works here

‘기회를 줄까’ combines ‘기회’ (opportunity) and ‘주다’ (to give), with ‘-ㄹ까’ making a gentle offer or question.

Key expression

기회를 주다

To give someone a chance to speak

‘기회를 주다’ means to make room for someone to do something. Here it has a considerate meaning: letting someone speak.

When it's used

Used to offer someone a turn or opportunity to speak in a discussion or conversation.

The line

말할 기회를 좀 줄까?

Should I give you a chance to speak?

Offering another person an opportunity to speak in a group.

Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.40 돈't Lie Ⅱ #1 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #1)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 질문이 있으면 내가 기회를 줄게.

    If you have a question, I’ll give you a chance to speak.

  2. 발표는 각자 한 번씩 할 테니, 모두에게 기회를 주십시오.

    Everyone will present once, so please give everyone a chance.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

기회를 줄까

말할 기회를 좀 줄까?

Should I give you a chance to speak?

  • You announce the presentation order in advance at a meeting.
  • You give someone else a turn to speak first.
  • You frequently interrupt without listening to the end.
Show the answer

You give someone else a turn to speak first.

to give someone a chance to speak. ‘기회를 주다’ means to make room for someone to do something. Here it has a considerate meaning: letting someone speak.

Other words in this line

말하다
To speak
기회
Opportunity; chance
좀
A little; please
주다
To give

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