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Korean expression

들어가도 되려나

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What does 들어가도 되려나 mean?

들어가도 되려나 means "I wonder if I can go in" in Korean.

How it works here

‘V-아/어도 되다’ appears as ‘들어가도 되-’ to ask about permission or possibility. Adding ‘-려나’ gives it a light, somewhat self-directed wondering tone.

Key expression

V-아/어도 되다?

To lightly ask whether an action is allowed or okay

‘V-아/어도 되다’ expresses permission or possibility. Adding endings such as ‘되려나’, ‘될까요’, or ‘되나요’ makes it a question. It is softer than a prohibition or strong command and focuses on whether something is permitted.

When it's used

Used to check whether entering, acting, using something, or proceeding is allowed.

The line

들어가도 되려나?

I wonder if it’s okay to go in.

A cautious question asked in an unfamiliar place to check the rules.

Scene from “EP.1 버려진 자의 방 | Knight Of Blood Moon | ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘EN-O’CLOCK SPIN OFF’” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 여기 앉아도 되나요?

    Is it okay to sit here?

  2. 이 문서 복사해도 돼?

    Can I copy this document?

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

들어가도 되려나

들어가도 되려나?

I wonder if it’s okay to go in.

  • Carefully checking whether something is allowed in an unfamiliar place.
  • Hurrying out before taking the bus because a friend is late.
  • Pacing around a room because you do not know where an object is.
Show the answer

Carefully checking whether something is allowed in an unfamiliar place.

to lightly ask whether an action is allowed or okay. ‘V-아/어도 되다’ expresses permission or possibility. Adding endings such as ‘되려나’, ‘될까요’, or ‘되나요’ makes it a question. It is softer than a prohibition or strong command and focuses on whether something is permitted.

Other words in this line

들어가다
To enter
되다
To be okay; to be permitted

Same expression in other scenes

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